‘We Hear You’: OpenAI Reinstates GPT-4o Amid Subscription Cancellations

OpenAI restores GPT-4o for Plus users after GPT-5 backlash, as Sam Altman promises fixes, higher limits, warmer tone, and more customization.

OpenAI has reinstated its popular GPT-4o model for paying ChatGPT users after backlash over the rollout of GPT-5. The decision marks a swift reversal just days after the company removed the option to use legacy models.

CEO Sam Altman hosted a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) to discuss GPT-5’s launch, but the thread quickly filled with complaints about the new model’s tone and performance compared to GPT-4o. Altman acknowledged the concerns and later announced on X that subscribers would once again be able to select the older model.

GPT-4o struck a chord with loyal users

During the AMA, subscribers described GPT-4o as a model that matched their communication style, complemented their workflows, and, for some, felt like a familiar ...