ChatGPT Go Free Ending: What Happens and How to Cancel (2026)
Your free ChatGPT Go lasts 12 months from the day you claimed it. The offer ran from November 4, 2025 to January 21, 2026, so free years end between November 4, 2026 and January 2027. After that, ChatGPT Go renews at ₹399 a month on the card or UPI you added. To avoid the charge, cancel 2 to 3 days before your renewal date, not earlier, because cancelling early can end your free access early.
ChatGPT Go Free Ending: Find Your Exact Date
Enter the date you claimed free ChatGPT Go. If you are not sure, check ChatGPT: Settings, then Account, where your plan and renewal date are shown.What Happens When ChatGPT Go Free Ends?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does Go stop automatically? | No. It renews at ₹399 a month unless you cancel |
| Which payment is charged? | The card or UPI you added when you claimed the offer |
| Is GST extra? | ₹399 is the final monthly price shown for India |
| Will I lose my chats? | No. Your chats stay; you just move back to the Free plan |
| Can I claim the free year again? | No. New claims closed on January 21, 2026, and each account could claim once |
Sources: Business Today, Technical Adda, Whizi
How to Cancel Before the ChatGPT Go Free Year Ends
Timing matters. Do not cancel today if your end date is weeks away. Cancelling ends the promotion on your account, and access stops at the end of the current cycle. Cancel 2 to 3 days before your renewal date.
- Find your renewal date in ChatGPT (Settings, then Account) or with the tool above, and set a phone reminder 3 days before.
- On the web: go to chatgpt.com, open Settings, then Account, choose Manage and cancel your plan.
- If you subscribed through Google Play: Play Store, then Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions, select ChatGPT and cancel.
- If you subscribed through the App Store: iPhone Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, select ChatGPT and cancel.
- UPI users: open Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm or BHIM, find AutoPay or Mandates, and cancel the ChatGPT mandate too.
Steps from Technical Adda and Whizi. Menu names can change slightly in app updates.
See which GPT-6 model Free, Go and Plus get, with India prices and tools.
Should You Keep Paying ₹399 for ChatGPT Go?
- Use ChatGPT every day for work or study
- Upload files and images often
- Hit Free plan limits regularly
- Use ChatGPT a few times a week
- Mostly ask quick questions
- Are fine with lower usage limits
Do not cancel in panic. Set a reminder, use your free days, then decide.
Most people will either forget and pay, or cancel too early and lose free weeks. The smart move is in between: note your date, use Go fully until 3 days before renewal, then decide if ₹399 is worth it for how you actually use ChatGPT.
- Free ChatGPT Go lasts 12 months from your claim date; the earliest end from November 4, 2026.
- After that it renews at ₹399 a month on your saved card or UPI.
- Cancel 2 to 3 days before renewal, not earlier.
- UPI users should also cancel the mandate in their UPI app.
- Your chats stay; you move back to the Free plan with GPT-6 Luna.
Is ChatGPT Go still free in India?
Not for new users. The free offer closed on January 21, 2026. Free plan users still get GPT-6 Luna. See the GPT-6 guide.What is the difference between ChatGPT Go and Plus?
Go (₹399) uses GPT-6 Luna with higher limits; Plus (₹1,999) uses GPT-6 Sol and adds Terra in Work and Codex. Compare in our plan checker.Do ChatGPT Free and Go show ads?
Yes, ads can appear on the Free and Go plans in India. Read our ChatGPT Ads India guide.FAQ: ChatGPT Go Free Ending
When does my free ChatGPT Go end?
12 months after the day you claimed it. The offer ran from November 4, 2025 to January 21, 2026, so free years end between November 4, 2026 and January 2027.Will ChatGPT Go charge me automatically?
Yes. After the free year, ChatGPT Go renews at ₹399 a month on the card or UPI you added, unless you cancel.When should I cancel ChatGPT Go?
2 to 3 days before your renewal date. Cancelling earlier can end your free access at the end of the current cycle.How do I stop the UPI autopay for ChatGPT?
Cancel the plan in ChatGPT, then open your UPI app’s AutoPay or Mandates section and cancel the ChatGPT mandate.Will I lose my chats if I cancel ChatGPT Go?
No. Your chats stay in your account and you move back to the Free plan.Can I get a refund if I was charged?
You can request one through OpenAI’s Help Center right after cancelling, but refunds are not guaranteed.Fact check: the offer start date and 12-month length come from Business Today (November 4, 2025). The January 21, 2026 claim deadline and the renewal at ₹399 are reported by both Technical Adda and Whizi. The warning about cancelling early comes from Gizbot and Whizi. Peplio is not affiliated with OpenAI. Check your own account for your exact date.
