ChatGPT free tier hits chat memory full after just ~8 messages

wa019c · reddit · 2026-10-21

A Redditor shared a screenshot showing ChatGPT's free tier prompting Chat memory full after only about eight messages, offering to continue in a new chat with an automatic summary or upgrade to Plus for expanded memory in every chat. The tight context limits for free users are drawing criticism as aggressive subscription upselling.

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