OpenAI will stop supporting the popular GPT-4o ChatGPT model next month

OpenAI said it will officially stop supporting some ChatGPT models, including GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and o4-mini, starting on February 13. The move comes as the majority of users have switched to GPT-5.2 for their daily needs.

GPT-4o was launched by OpenAI in May 2024, which stands out for its natural, warm, and creative chat style, which once attracted the Plus and Pro user groups. However, according to OpenAI, only about 0.1% of users currently choose GPT-4o every day, while GPT-5.2 has become the default model.

OpenAI argues that maintaining little-used models disperses resources. By discontinuing GPT-4o, the company can focus on improving the performance, stability, and creativity of new models. GPT-5.2 is highly regarded for its stronger creative output and allows users to customize ChatGPT’s “personality”, better meeting today’s diverse needs.