ChatGPT 5 is here, the undisputed champion…or is it? While OpenAI’s latest model is now the default for everyone, whispers of “bring back 4o!” are echoing through the AI halls. Turns out, not everyone’s impressed with the new kid on the block. But fear not, vintage AI enthusiasts! OpenAI heard your cries and has resurrected a secret passage back to the beloved ChatGPT 4o. Ready to ditch the new and rediscover the familiar? Here’s how to teleport back in time.
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Why the ChatGPT 5 Launch Is a Mixed Bag for Users
ChatGPT-5 has arrived, flaunting turbocharged coding, a chameleon-like personality shift, and a crisper voice. Yet, beneath the fanfare, a grumbling chorus rises from the digital depths of Reddit and beyond. Disgruntled users are making their voices heard, and their reviews of the new model are far from glowing.
GPT-5’s chilling detachment is the talk of the town. Users are finding its responses curt and robotic, a stark contrast to the effusive creativity pouring out of ChatGPT 4o. Has the future of AI lost its human touch?
GPT-5’s evolution promises smoother interactions, but recent changes have sparked user frustration. The disappearing model selector has left many feeling stranded, unable to fine-tune their experience. Adding insult to injury, Plus subscribers are now tethered to a 200-message weekly limit, leaving some power users feeling throttled.
Facing a tidal wave of user discontent, OpenAI swiftly offered a lifeline: paid subscribers can once again embrace the familiar embrace of GPT-4o.
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Switch Back to ChatGPT 4o from GPT 5.
Heads up! Reverting to the classic model is a Plus perk. If you’re rocking a free account, this feature’s off-limits…for now.
Ready to unleash ChatGPT’s power on your PC? Simply fire up your browser, navigate to the website, and unlock its potential with your email and password.
Dive into your email settings! In the bottom-left corner, spot your email address and give it a click. A menu will magically appear – choose “Settings” and prepare to customize your inbox.
In the Settings window, go toGeneraland enable the toggle forShow legacy models.
Escape the menu with a tap ofEsc. Next, zero in on “ChatGPT5” perched at the top of the main window. From the dropdown, venture into “Legacy models” and unlock the power ofChatGPT4owith a single click.
Now you can chat with the older model.
Mobile app got you down? Can’t find that “Show legacy models” option? Don’t sweat it! The ChatGPT app hides it. To unlock those vintage models, either fire up your mobile browser, log in to ChatGPT with your Plus account, and flip the switch there, or hop on your PC and handle it from your desktop.
Ready to unleash the power of ChatGPT 5? First, ensure the feature is activated. Then, launch the app and keep your eyes peeled for the ChatGPT 5 option boldly displayed at the top. No luck? A quick trip to the Google Play Store or App Store for an update might be just what you need. Once updated, give the app a swift close and relaunch it to experience the future.
Press it and then selectLegacy models ->GPT 4o.
Now you can go out to interact with ChatGPT 4o, as before.
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What to Do If You Don’t Have ChatGPT Plus or Another Paid Tier?
No Plus? No problem! Ditch the subscription blues and dive into the world of AI storytelling with Google’s Gemini. This up-and-coming chatbot is now armed with the power to conjure custom storybooks straight from your imagination. Ready to write your own adventure?
Feeling nostalgic for the ChatGPT of old? Yearning for its simpler, less-filtered wisdom? Then Poe might be your time machine. It’s a treasure trove of AI models, including several vintage ChatGPT versions, just waiting to be rediscovered. Ditch the frustration, embrace the past, and let Poe resurrect your favorite AI companion.
Poe’s compare feature? Genius! See multiple AI brains tackle the same question, side-by-side. The catch? Questions aren’t free, and the free ride only gets you one AI’s perspective. Want the full, multi-model showdown? Time to unlock Poe’s premium features with a subscription.
Forget endless sign-ups! LMArena throws open the AI doors. Ditch the account creation and jump straight into the action. Toggle on “Direct Chat,” pick your AI brain from the dropdown menu, and unleash your questions. Best part? It’s completely, gloriously, free.
OpenAI might just restore free users’ access to older models, so these hacks might not be needed for long. But until then, give these suggestions a shot! Want to unlock ChatGPT’s full potential? See our guides on using ChatGPT via WhatsApp or Telegram, and discover how to use ChatGPT to uncover photo locations!
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