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Русский(RU) ChatGPT бесплатно: почему free-тариф не переехал на GPT-5.6 Terra и что делать, когда лимит обрывает работу

OpenAI's free ChatGPT uses older model, has unclear limits

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OpenAI's free ChatGPT tier is not using the latest GPT-5.6 Terra model, but rather an older GPT-5.5 Instant version with fluctuating usage limits. The exact number of messages allowed per session varies significantly between different trackers, with estimates ranging from around 5 to 20 messages within a 3-5 hour window. Additionally, users who opt out of ads may receive fewer free messages, though this effect is primarily observed in the US and its impact is not precisely quantified. AI

IMPACT Users of free ChatGPT may experience reduced performance and stricter usage limits compared to paid tiers.

RANK_REASON Article discusses limitations and pricing tiers of a widely used AI product, but does not announce a new model or significant company-wide change.

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OpenAI's free ChatGPT uses older model, has unclear limits

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 Русский(RU) · Promptra Team ·

    ChatGPT for free: why the free tier didn't switch to GPT-5.6 Terra and what to do when the limit interrupts your work

    <p>Free-аккаунт в июле 2026 отвечает не Terra, а прежней GPT-5.5 Instant с плавающим лимитом — разбираемся, когда ждать сброс счётчика и куда перенести задачу, если ждать некогда.</p> <p>Наберите в поиске «gpt чат бесплатно» — и попадёте на модель, которая физически не может быть…

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