OpenAI Announces GPT-4 Retirement from ChatGPT, Effective April 30

GPT-4 will be replaced by the more advanced GPT-4o in ChatGPT, while remaining accessible via API, as OpenAI continues its innovation push.

OpenAI has confirmed that GPT-4 will be fully retired from ChatGPT on April 30, 2025, replaced by the newer GPT-4o model.
GPT-4o has demonstrated superior performance in writing, coding, STEM, and conversational abilities, making it a natural successor to GPT-4.
Despite its removal from ChatGPT, GPT-4 will still be available through OpenAI’s API for developers and businesses.
This transition aligns with OpenAI’s broader development strategy, which includes plans for future models like GPT-4.1 and advanced reasoning systems.
GPT-4’s legacy includes its role in advancing multimodal AI capabilities and its involvement in ongoing copyright disputes over training data usage.