WhatsApp ChatGPT stop: OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026. This is due to Meta’s new policy, which prohibits the use of general AI chatbots on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp ChatGPT stop: OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026. This is due to Meta’s new policy, which prohibits the use of general AI chatbots on WhatsApp. Now, under WhatsApp’s Business API rules, AI tools can only be used for specific tasks, such as customer support. This means that users who have been chatting with ChatGPT on WhatsApp will soon no longer be able to use it. OpenAI stated in a blog post that over 50 million people use ChatGPT on WhatsApp.
To help users continue their chats, OpenAI has shared a way to link accounts and transfer chat history before the service is discontinued.
Why ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, 2026
Meta has introduced a new policy that prevents general AI chatbots from operating on the WhatsApp Business API starting January 15, 2026. The company cited increased system load and increased message volume caused by AI chatbots as the reason for this change.
OpenAI said in a statement that it would have preferred to continue its service on WhatsApp, but is now “focusing on making the transition smooth” for users.
How to save your chat history?
WhatsApp doesn’t offer a direct chat export feature from AI bots like ChatGPT. However, OpenAI does provide a way to save past chats by linking your WhatsApp number to your ChatGPT account. This ensures that your message history will remain viewable in ChatGPT even after the WhatsApp integration is disabled. Here are some steps you can follow to save your ChatGPT chat history on WhatsApp.
Step 1: Download the ChatGPT app.
Step 2: Create and sign in to your ChatGPT account.
If you already have a ChatGPT account, simply sign in with your existing credentials.
Step 3: Link your ChatGPT account to WhatsApp.
Open ChatGPT’s WhatsApp profile (1-800-ChatGPT).
Tap the URL provided in the contact profile to connect your account.
Once linked, your phone number will be associated with your ChatGPT account, and your past WhatsApp chats will appear in your ChatGPT history.
What will happen to ChatGPT’s chat history after January 15, 2026?
After this date, WhatsApp will no longer support ChatGPT or similar chatbots. If you haven’t linked your account by then, your WhatsApp chat history with ChatGPT will not be automatically transferred and will be lost.
ChatGPT will remain available through its standalone apps and web version, which will include features like voice conversations, file uploads, and image generation.
