ChatGPT group chats are now available to all users across Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. The rollout expands last week’s limited pilot in Japan and New Zealand. The update shifts the platform from a solo interaction tool into a shared collaboration space.
Additionally, up to 20 people can join a group as long as they accept an invite, making it easier to plan trips, co-write documents, or collaborate on research. Each person keeps their own settings and memory private during group use. Participants can join the ChatGPT group chats by tapping the people icon to add others or by sharing an invite link. Adding someone to an existing conversation starts a fresh thread, preserving the old chat as it was.
ChatGPT Group Chats and Shared Collaboration
The feature blends human conversation with structured support. Users can tag ChatGPT directly whenever they want a reply, while the assistant stays silent when not needed. It can also respond to emojis and reference profile photos throughout the discussion. This expansion turns ChatGPT group chats into a new social layer rather than a simple question-and-answer tool.
The company sees this as a step toward deeper teamwork, where small groups coordinate decisions, resolve debates, and compare options. The feature works on mobile for now, with broader device support expected as adoption grows. Everyone joining must set a short profile with a name, username, and photo to make group spaces feel more personal and organised.
OpenAI says ChatGPT group chats are part of a broader push toward collaborative design. The release follows GPT-5.1 and its new interaction modes, as well as the recent launch of Sora, the video-creation app with a social feed. The direction is clear that ChatGPT group chats are becoming a foundation for shared planning and real-time action rather than isolated exchanges. Over time, the assistant will support groups more actively, helping them handle tasks, refine ideas, and move projects forward without losing the feel of natural conversation.
