OpenAI tests paid Codex usage resets with a subset of users
OpenAI shows some ChatGPT Plus and Pro users a paid reset option after their Codex allowance is exhausted. Public reports cite about $8 for Plus and about $40 or $80 for Pro 5x and 20x, but eligibility, prices and presentation vary by account and OpenAI has not published a unified reset price list.
What happened
Event details
Starting August 10, 2026, users reported seeing a “Pay $8 to reset” option after exhausting their weekly Codex allowance, followed by media reports that OpenAI was testing paid usage restoration. OpenAI's Help Center confirms that Plus and Pro users can buy Credits after reaching Codex limits, with availability varying by feature and account. Community reports also cite about $40 and $80 for Pro 5x and 20x and say a paid reset delays the next weekly reset by about seven days. Those tiers are reports from test accounts, not an official public price list. This entry does not cover banked resets or third-party resale.
Assessment
Why it matters
The impact is concentrated on Codex limits and billing for a subset of Plus and Pro users. It is a short-term monetization test and is recorded with low importance.
Availability
Access notes
Visible only to some Plus and Pro accounts. Pricing, eligibility and the post-reset billing window may change; the Help Center does not list a unified $8/$40/$80 reset schedule.