OpenAI retires ChatGPT group chats starting July 9

What's new

• Group chats retired from July 9: users cannot create new group chats, convert existing conversations, or join via invite link
• Existing chats remain: available for now; will eventually become read-only
• Reason: OpenAI simplifying the product; applying pilot learnings to other features

Why it matters

Group chats were a late-2025 pilot feature focused on social collaboration. Their retirement signals OpenAI shifting focus to ChatGPT Work and agentic collaboration.

How it affects you

New group chats cannot be created. Existing ones remain accessible — exporting important conversations before final closure is recommended.