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ChatGPT Plus users can now pick between GPT-4o and GPT-5
OpenAI quickly reinstated the GPT-4o model for ChatGPT Plus users, just a day after switching everyone to GPT-5.
Thanks to strong user feedback, paid subscribers can now pick between GPT-4o and GPT-5—while OpenAI figures out which older models are worth keeping around.
Why OpenAI is offering both models
Many people missed GPT-4o's more natural, expressive chats—especially for conversations that felt more human or supportive. Some even canceled subscriptions when it disappeared.
While GPT-5 is technically stronger in coding and reasoning, users found it less lively and sometimes slower.
OpenAI says they're working on fixes, but for now, if you want real-time chat with personality, 4o is still the go-to choice.