# OpenAI to Retire Multiple GPT Models from ChatGPT in February 2026

OpenAI announced via Twitter that it will retire several AI models from ChatGPT on February 13, 2026. The models being phased out include GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini.

This retirement comes alongside the previously announced discontinuation of GPT-5 variants (Instant, Thinking, and Pro). However, OpenAI clarified that these changes only affect ChatGPT users—API access to these models will remain unchanged for now.

**Why It Matters**

The move signals OpenAI's strategy to streamline its model lineup and likely focus resources on newer, more advanced AI systems. Users who rely on these specific models in ChatGPT will need to transition to alternative options before the February