When GPT-5 first launched, it quickly became clear that the new version didn’t live up to the hype. Users were underwhelmed and even frustrated by what OpenAI called its most advanced model yet. After some backlash, OpenAI brought back legacy models for subscribers and made other tweaks, such as tone and, more recently, security and safety upgrades.
But months later, the online conversation has shifted to a new kind of dissatisfaction with the model. Across X and Reddit, ChatGPT users are voicing frustration, saying GPT-5 has become more filtered, less personal and harder to use creatively.
