Why we’re making this change

Group chats launched as a pilot to explore more collaborative ways to use ChatGPT. As ChatGPT evolves, we're simplifying the experience and winding down group chats. Since July 9, 2026, you can no longer create or join new group chats. You can still view your existing group chat history. In the UK, group chats are read-only. Elsewhere, you can keep sending messages while messaging is enabled. We're continuing to explore ways to make ChatGPT more collaborative over time.

We still believe ChatGPT should become more collaborative. Retiring this pilot keeps the product simpler today and lets us apply what we learned to experiences that can serve more people over time.

What happens next

• Since July 9, 2026: You can no longer create a group chat, turn an existing conversation into a group chat, or join one through an invite link.

• During the transition: Existing group chats remain available. In the UK, group chats are read-only. Elsewhere, you can keep sending messages while messaging is enabled.

• After a chat becomes read-only: You can open it and review the messages, files, and images already shared there, but you can no longer send new messages.

FAQs

Do I need to do anything before my group chat becomes read-only?

No action is required to preserve your history. If your group is still using the chat, decide where to continue the conversation before it becomes read-only. If you want a separate copy, you can request an export through ChatGPT or the OpenAI Privacy Portal. For more information, see: exporting your ChatGPT history and data.

Can someone new join an existing group chat after July 9?

No. New participants cannot join, including through an existing invite link. People who already have access can continue using the group chat where messaging is still enabled.

Does this affect my individual ChatGPT conversations?

No. This change applies only to group chats.