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OpenAI Codex user numbers questioned over account inflation

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A Reddit user is questioning the accuracy of user numbers for OpenAI's Codex, suggesting that current rate limits and account management practices may lead to inflated figures. The user describes a personal workaround involving multiple accounts to bypass these limits, implying that many others might be doing the same. They also suggest that a more streamlined account-switching feature would be beneficial. AI

IMPACT User concerns about product limitations and potential metric inflation may influence future product development or reporting.

RANK_REASON User speculation about product usage metrics, not a direct announcement or verifiable event.

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OpenAI Codex user numbers questioned over account inflation

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/CocaColaKidOnRoids ·

    How many users does Codex really have? Numbers Inflated?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Do we have an accurate estimate on how many unique human users there are on Codex? </p> <p>With the way it currently works with low limits on plus most people are just making multiple plus accounts. </p> <p>I have 5 accounts and just log out of o…

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