# OpenAI Codex Usage Limits Frequently Reset Surprise limit resets for Codex and ChatGPT Work users continue. - **Source:** [Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com)](https://brifing.si/source/13c923cd-6d99-442b-9b8b-1181f4d8cd91) - **Published:** 2026-07-18 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/cbee083c-a84a-4b0a-ad9b-ef35ea926837 ## Overview of Codex Limit Resets OpenAI regularly resets usage limits for Codex and ChatGPT Work. Over the past 26 weeks, resets have occurred on average every 8.9 days. These resets are often announced on X (formerly Twitter) and can come as a surprise to users. ## Latest Reset and Statistics The most recent reset occurred 20 hours ago, marking the 35th reset overall. The longest recorded interval between resets was 67.7 days. OpenAI's team performs these resets to strengthen infrastructure and improve user experience. ## Growing User Base The number of active users for Codex and ChatGPT Work is rapidly increasing. Recent announcements noted reaching 9 million active users. This growth is putting pressure on OpenAI's infrastructure, necessitating frequent resets. ## Banked Reset Feature OpenAI introduced the 'banked reset' feature, allowing users to reset their limits at their convenience. This feature enables users to replenish their usage limits via the desktop app or web, providing significant flexibility. ## System Issues and Resets Some resets are performed in response to system issues. For example, problems like Codex usage depleting faster than expected may require immediate resets. OpenAI promptly informs users in such cases. ## User Feedback OpenAI continuously improves its reset policies based on user feedback. Users pushing the systems and providing feedback helps OpenAI enhance its infrastructure, creating a mutually beneficial development process. ## New Features and Updates Recent updates to Codex and ChatGPT Work offer users greater flexibility and performance. New versions like GPT-5.6 Sol enable users to undertake more ambitious projects. ## OpenAI Team Efforts The OpenAI team works tirelessly to improve user experience. They invest significant effort in strengthening infrastructure, adding new features, and quickly resolving issues, ensuring users get the most out of the system. ## Future Expectations Upcoming updates and resets for Codex and ChatGPT Work will help users work more efficiently. As the user base grows, OpenAI is expected to further strengthen its infrastructure. ## Sources covering this story - https://codex-resets.com/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._