OpenAI indicated that after January 15, 2026, ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp. This is because WhatsApp’s rules and terms have changed. This move will affect well over 50 million users who liked utilizing ChatGPT directly in WhatsApp.
OpenAI wanted to keep the service on WhatsApp, but now the firm is focusing on making the shift as smooth as possible for everyone who is affected.
ChatGPT WhatsApp integration ending: What you need to know
Meta, the company that makes WhatsApp, recently changed the rules for its Business API. This means that general-purpose AI apps like ChatGPT can’t be used by WhatsApp Business users anymore.
Third-party AI providers will not be able to use WhatsApp’s business infrastructure to offer AI services as of now. ChatGPT will be unavailable on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026, but it will still be available on other platforms.
Before the program closes, users are asked to connect their WhatsApp phone number to their ChatGPT account. Linking helps save chat history, which won’t be sent automatically after January 15 since WhatsApp doesn’t allow chat exports.
Users may open the 1-800-ChatGPT contact profile in WhatsApp and click on the link to connect. ChatGPT on iOS, Android, the web, and macOS can all access old WhatsApp chats this way.
OpenAI has more features than only WhatsApp, such as phone calls, more in-depth research tools, and the ability to submit files. These functions are available on several applications and online. Even if things have changed, people may still use ChatGPT a lot and access all of its features outside of WhatsApp.
Overall, while ChatGPT will stop working on WhatsApp, its availability remains strong on other platforms, ensuring users can continue to enjoy its services without interruption.
