User Backlash: ChatGPT Removes Full Chat History Browsing, Search Isn't Enough
radiowubfur · reddit · 2026-08-08
A paying user posted an open letter on Reddit strongly protesting ChatGPT's removal of the ability to browse a complete chronological list of chat history. The interface now only shows a limited 'Recents' list, making older chats accessible solely via search.
The author argues that search and browsing are fundamentally different operations. Like email or photo apps, users need to browse history to review their thought processes during specific periods. They suggest OpenAI implement pagination or infinite scrolling on a dedicated history page, rather than cutting the feature entirely to ease sidebar performance. The author worries this decision reflects a failure by OpenAI to respect established user workflows.
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