bring gpt-4o back, please!

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GPT-4o is still available to free users, but with some important changes and limitations. As of May 2025, free users are defaulted to GPT-4o, but can only use it a limited number of times within a five-hour window. Once you hit your GPT-4o usage limit, you are automatically switched to GPT-4.1 mini, which offers unlimited access. You can continue using GPT-4o after your limit resets, or by upgrading to a paid plan for higher or unlimited access. There is no indication in the knowledge sources that GPT-4o will be removed entirely for free users or that its availability will be expanded beyond the current limits for free accounts. If you want more frequent or unlimited access to GPT-4o, upgrading to Plus, Pro, Team, or Enterprise is recommended How can I access GPT-4o and GPT-4.1 mini? Accessing GPT-4o with ChatGPT.

In summary: GPT-4o is still available for free users, but only for a limited number of messages before switching to GPT-4.1 mini. There is no official information about increasing these limits or making GPT-4o fully unlimited for free users.

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