Why GPT-5 Isn’t Showing Up in ChatGPT: How to Get Access, What It Does, and How to Fix It

ChatGPT now has GPT-5, OpenAI’s newest large language model. A lot of people say that GPT-5 doesn’t show up in their ChatGPT account because of staggered rollout schedules, plan limits, browser problems,
or server maintenance.
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This guide tells you what you need to do to get access to GPT-5, when it will be available, how many messages you can send, and how to fix problems with GPT-5 visibility step by step

Availability and Access to Core GPT-5

What is GPT-5 in ChatGPT and how do you get to it?

ChatGPT has the fifth generation of OpenAI’s generative pre-trained transformer model, called GPT-5. Users who are eligible can choose GPT-5 from the list of available models in the ChatGPT model picker.
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To get access to GPT-5, you need to:

• A ChatGPT account that is still active (Free, Plus, Pro, or Team)
• Finished adding GPT-5 to your account
• Updated version of the ChatGPT app or browser
• No limits on how often you can use it or how much you can pa

What is the difference between a staggered rollout and a gradual rollout for GPT-5?

OpenAI is using a staggered rollout plan to put GPT-5 into use. This means that not all users will be able to use GPT-5 at the same time.

Rollout Type	Definition	Timeline
Staggered Rollout	GPT-5 released to user groups in phases	Days to weeks
Gradual Rollout	GPT-5 is turned on in stages by region and plan	1 to 4 weeks
Full Rollout	GPT-5 is available to all eligible users after the testing phase	Final Phase

Order of importance for rollout:

1. People who pay for ChatGPT Pro
2. People who pay for ChatGPT Plus
3. Accounts for the ChatGPT Team
4. Free users of ChatGPT (limited access)

Why You Can’t See GPT-5 in Your ChatGPT Account

There are a few reasons why GPT-5 might not show up in your ChatGPT account:

• Your account is not yet part of the rollout phase
• You can’t get to GPT-5 with your subscription plan
• Updated features are being blocked by your browser’s cache or cookies.
• The ChatGPT app needs to be updated
• Work is being done on the OpenAI server
• Your location is subject to regional restrictions

GPT-5 Not Showing vs. ChatGPT 5 Missing: What’s the Difference?

“GPT-5 not showing” means that the model isn’t in the model picker. Many people say “ChatGPT 5 missing” to talk about the same problem. Both phrases mean that the user can’t access GPT-5.

ChatGPT Plans and Who Can Use GPT-5

Which ChatGPT Plans Give You Free, Plus, Pro, or Team Access to GPT-5

The availability of GPT-5 depends on the ChatGPT subscription plan:

Plan	GPT-5 Access	GPT-5 Thinking	Priority Access
Free	Limited	No	No
Plus ($20/mo)	Yes	Limited	Standard
Pro ($200/mo)	Yes	Unlimited	Highest
Team	Yes	Yes	High

ChatGPT Free Plan GPT-5 Limits vs. Paid ChatGPT Plans

People who use the free plan can only use GPT-5 in certain ways:

• Fewer messages per day
• Can’t get to GPT-5 Thinking mode
• Automatic downgrades to GPT-4o when there is a lot of demand
• No access to priority servers during busy times

ChatGPT Plus vs. Pro vs. Team: A Comparison of GPT-5 Features

Feature	Plus	Pro	Team
GPT-5 Standard	Yes	Yes	Yes
GPT-5 Thinking	Limited	Unlimited	Yes
GPT-5 Pro Mode	No	Yes	No
Message Limits	Moderate	Highest	High
Priority Access	Standard	Highest	High

Is GPT-5 really unlimited? What Are the Limits of Fair Use?

There are limits to GPT-5. OpenAI uses fair use limits to keep the system from getting too busy.

Limits on fair use include:

• Most messages per hour
• Most messages you can send in a day
• Automatic throttling when usage is high
• Limitations that last for a short time after too much use

Models, Features, and Reasoning Modes for GPT-5

GPT-5 vs. GPT-5 Thinking: An Explanation of AI Reasoning Mode

GPT-5 Thinking is a better way for GPT-5 to think that does multi-step analysis before giving answers.

Mode	Processing	Best For
GPT-5 Standard	Direct response generation	General queries
GPT-5 Thinking	Extended reasoning chain	Complex problems, coding, math

What is GPT-5 Pro and who should use it?

There is only one version of GPT-5 Pro, and it is only available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers. With GPT-5 Pro, you get the biggest context windows, the quickest response times, and unlimited access to GPT-5 Thinking.

What GPT-5 Pro is made for:

• Developers who work for a living
• Users in business
• Researchers who need to think things through more
• Users who need to use a lot of data

The Deep Reasoning Model in GPT-5 Thinking: Examples of Use

GPT-5 Thinking uses deep reasoning for hard tasks:

1. Math problems with more than one step
2. Fixing and improving code
3. Putting together scientific research and analysis
4. Review of legal documents
5. Planning and making decisions based on strategy

How to Use the ChatGPT Model Picker with GPT-5

To get to GPT-5 through the model picker:

1. Start ChatGPT on your computer, phone, or tablet.
2. Find the model selector at the top of the chat window.
3. Click on the menu that drops down
4. Choose either GPT-5 or GPT-5 Thinking.
5. Start talking

Message Limits and Usage Restrictions for GPT-5

Plan	GPT-5 Messages/Day	GPT-5 Thinking/Day
Free	10–20	0
Plus	80–100	20–30
Pro	200+	Unlimited
Team	150+	50+

Note: Limits are close to what they are now and may change by OpenAI.

GPT-5 Thinking Limits for Free and Plus Users

• Free users: Can’t use GPT-5 Thinking
• Plus users: Only a few GPT-5 Thinking queries per day.
• Rate resets: Every day at 12:00 AM UTC

How to Fix GPT-5 Not Showing Up in ChatGPT

Troubleshooting Step-by-Step

1. Close ChatGPT completely.
2. Remove cookies and cache from your browser.
3. Go back to ChatGPT and check the model picker.
4. If you can’t see it, wait 24 to 48 hours for the rollout to be done.

Fix for ChatGPT GPT-5 Access Cookies in Chrome

1. Go to Chrome Settings.
2. Go to Privacy and Security > Cookies.
3. Click “Show all site data and permissions”.
4. Look for “openai.com” and “chatgpt.com”.
5. Remove all cookies linked to this and sign in again.

Turn off browser add-ons

Extensions that could stop GPT-5 from working:

• Blockers for ads
• Extensions for privacy
• VPN add-ons
• Blockers for scripts

Old Models, Deprecation, and Moving

What Happens to Old Chats When GPT-4o Is No Longer Supported?

You can still see old chats that used GPT-4o. Messages sent after that will use GPT-5 or the most recent model.

o3 Model No Longer Supported; Auto-Switch to GPT-5

People who were on o3 before are automatically moved to GPT-5. You don’t need to do anything.

Last Summary

TL;DR: Why ChatGPT 5 Isn’t Showing Up and How to Fix It Quickly

Not seeing GPT-5? Look at these first:

1. Make sure your ChatGPT plan lets you use GPT-5.
2. Check to see if your account has received the GPT-5 rollout.
3. Delete cookies and cache from your browser.
4. Make sure you have the latest version of the ChatGPT app.
5. Turn off browser extensions and try it in private mode.
6. Look at the status of the OpenAI server.

Last updated: 2025. This information is based on OpenAI GPT-5 rollout policies that are in effect right now.