More than 50 million people around the world have been using ChatGPT on WhatsApp to chat, learn, and explore creative ideas. The integration brought the power of AI into one of the most familiar messaging platforms, making it easy for users to interact with ChatGPT in their everyday conversations. On the other hand, ChatGPT will soon stop supporting WhatsApp.
After January 15, 2026, ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp, according to OpenAI’s official announcement. The decision follows a change in WhatsApp’s policy and terms of service, which prevents the continuation of ChatGPT’s services through the app.
From January 15, 2026, ChatGPT will no longer support WhatsApp. How to Move Your Chats Safely
According to OpenAI, the company had hoped to continue offering ChatGPT on WhatsApp because the platform made AI chatting accessible and comfortable for millions of users. The simplicity of sending a message and receiving instant, intelligent replies felt natural to many. OpenAI, on the other hand, will no longer be able to maintain its service on WhatsApp because of the updated policies.
While this marks the end of ChatGPT’s journey on WhatsApp, OpenAI is making sure users have an easy way to continue their conversations elsewhere. The company is encouraging users to switch to the ChatGPT app or website, which offers even more advanced tools and features.
Continue Your ChatGPT Experience Beyond WhatsApp
Even though ChatGPT will no longer function on WhatsApp, it can still be enjoyed by users on a number of other platforms. ChatGPT is available on Android, iOS, web browsers, and ChatGPT Atlas on macOS. These platforms are made to make AI more user-friendly and engaging.
In fact, users who move to these apps will gain access to several exclusive features that are not available on WhatsApp, including:
- Interactions feel more personal and natural when they are conducted via voice.
- ChatGPT is able to analyze and summarize documents thanks to file uploads.
- Deep research capabilities for exploring topics in more detail.
How to Keep Your Chats Safe
.OpenAI has made it simple for users to transition their accounts. Here’s what to do:
- Download the ChatGPT app on Android, iOS, or desktop.
- Create a new ChatGPT account or sign in to your existing one.
- Link your account with WhatsApp. You can do this by visiting 1-800-ChatGPT’s contact profile in WhatsApp and clicking the URL found there.
- Once linked, your phone number will be associated with your ChatGPT account, and your past WhatsApp conversations will automatically appear in your ChatGPT history.
The Future of ChatGPT
Although this change opens the door to AI experiences that are more powerful and feature-rich, it is disappointing for users who cherished WhatsApp’s ease of use. The standalone ChatGPT apps are built to support deeper conversations, multimedia inputs, and more flexible usage across devices.
As the WhatsApp era of ChatGPT comes to a close, users can look forward to a more advanced and complete experience through the official ChatGPT apps and website.
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