OpenAI has begun rolling out ChatGPT Go worldwide, extending its lowest-priced subscription tier to every country where the service is available. The plan, which launched in India in August 2025, is now available to global users as the company seeks to broaden access to its AI tools without requiring a full premium subscription.
In the United States, ChatGPT Go costs $8 per month, positioning it between the free tier and the $20-per-month Plus plan. The offering is designed for frequent everyday use and is powered by GPT-5.2 Instant, which OpenAI says is optimised for responsiveness and efficiency rather than maximum capability.
Subscribers on the Go plan receive higher usage limits than free users, including more messages, expanded file uploads, and increased image generation. The tier also includes longer memory, a larger context window, access to advanced Python-based data analysis, support for Projects, and the ability to create and edit custom GPTs.
However, Go has limitations. It does not include access to GPT-5.2 Pro or older flagship models such as GPT-4o. More specialised tools, including the Codex agent and expanded Deep Research features, remain exclusive to the Plus plan and higher-end subscriptions aimed at professionals and enterprises.
Alongside the global expansion, OpenAI has confirmed that advertising will begin testing in the United States for both Free and Go users in the coming weeks. The company says ads are intended to help keep lower price points viable.
According to OpenAI, sponsored content will be clearly labelled, displayed separately from AI responses, and will not influence answers. Advertising will also be restricted around sensitive topics such as health and politics. Paid plans above Go will remain ad-free.
As the rollout continues, some users have reported subscription and upgrade issues on OpenAI’s community forums, particularly when moving between plans. OpenAI has not yet detailed a timeline for resolving those edge cases, but the company says it is monitoring feedback as ChatGPT Go scales globally.
