ChatGPT to Cease Availability on WhatsApp in 2026

According to PANews, OpenAI has announced that due to changes in WhatsApp's policies and terms, ChatGPT will no longer be available on WhatsApp starting January 15, 2026. Users can continue to engage with ChatGPT on iOS, Android, Web, and Mac through ChatGPT Atlas, which offers features such as voice interaction, in-depth research, and file uploads. Users can link their phone numbers to their ChatGPT accounts via the '1-800-ChatGPT' contact URL in WhatsApp, allowing historical chats to sync with ChatGPT. After the deadline, WhatsApp conversations will not automatically transfer, and exporting chats from WhatsApp will not be supported. OpenAI advises users to complete the linking process promptly and provides guidance through its Help Center.