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ChatGPT users report doubled thinking time with no quality improvement

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Users of OpenAI's ChatGPT, particularly those with Plus subscriptions, are reporting a significant increase in the "thinking" or processing time for the AI model. This slowdown, which some estimate has doubled over the past year, is occurring without a perceived proportional improvement in answer quality, and in some cases, with a decline in response effectiveness. The community is speculating whether this is due to heavier models, increased user load, or other underlying factors. AI

IMPACT Potential user frustration and questions about model efficiency and resource allocation.

RANK_REASON User-generated discussion about a perceived change in product performance, not an official announcement or benchmark.

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ChatGPT users report doubled thinking time with no quality improvement

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

    Am I crazy or has ChatGPT’s “thinking” time doubled this year while the answers stayed the same?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’ve been a Plus subscriber for over a year and I swear the little “thinking” phase has gotten noticeably longer in 2025.</p> <p>What used to take 3–5 seconds now often sits there for 10–15+ seconds… and the final answer quality doesn’t feel prop…

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