Retiring GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini in ChatGPT
openai.com
January 29, 2026
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Summary
GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini will be retired from ChatGPT on February 13, 2026. There are currently no changes to the API regarding these model retirements.
Key Takeaways
- OpenAI will retire GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini on February 13, 2026, alongside the retirement of GPT-5 (Instant and Thinking).
- The decision to retire GPT-4o was influenced by user feedback, which highlighted a preference for its conversational style and warmth.
- Improvements from user feedback have been integrated into GPT-5.1 and GPT-5.2, enhancing personality, creative ideation support, and customization options.
- The majority of users have transitioned to GPT-5.2, with only 0.1% still using GPT-4o daily.
Community Sentiment
Positives
- OpenAI's commitment to user choice and freedom, especially for adults, reflects a thoughtful approach to AI interaction that prioritizes user autonomy and safety.
- Users appreciate the conversational style and warmth of GPT-4o, indicating that emotional engagement in AI can enhance user experience and satisfaction.
- ChatGPT's generous usage limits on the $20 plan compared to competitors demonstrate its accessibility and value for users, fostering a positive perception of the service.
Concerns
- Frequent users report dissatisfaction with the GPT-5 series, citing issues with adherence to instructions and a tendency to provide overly verbose responses, which diminishes usability.
- The shift in user preference towards Claude suggests that some users find competing models more effective for their needs, raising concerns about the current performance of OpenAI's offerings.
