ChatGPT Ads now shows ads on the free plan
OpenAI expanded ChatGPT Ads to 7 Asian markets and it now runs in more than 60 countries. Ads only appear on the free plan and the Go plan.
On September 24, 2026, OpenAI expanded ChatGPT Ads to 7 new markets in Asia, and the product now runs in more than 60 countries. Ads only show up if you use the free plan or the Go plan, the cheapest paid tier.
Which plans show ads
ChatGPT Ads only appears on the free plan and the Go plan. Plus, Pro, and Enterprise plans don't see ads. There's no confirmation this stays true forever: it's only what's happening today.
Where it's already active
On September 24, OpenAI added 7 new markets in Asia to ChatGPT Ads, bringing the product to more than 60 countries total.
The number that needs a caveat
Specialized press has reported that ChatGPT Ads is already running at a pace of $1 billion a year in revenue, in under 200 days since launch. That figure is not an official OpenAI number: it's an estimate reported by specialized media, not a figure the company has confirmed.
How to apply it in your business?
If your team uses ChatGPT's free plan or Go plan for day-to-day tasks, you may already be seeing ads between responses — it's worth checking which plan your account is on before assuming everyone on your team has the same experience. And if your business does digital advertising, ChatGPT Ads is a new channel worth watching, though OpenAI hasn't published public pricing or purchase terms yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is ChatGPT Ads?
It's the advertising system OpenAI turned on inside ChatGPT, which shows ads between chat responses on certain plans.
Which ChatGPT plan shows ads?
Only the free plan and the Go plan. Plus, Pro, and Enterprise don't see them.
How many countries is ChatGPT Ads available in?
More than 60 countries, after adding 7 new markets in Asia on September 24, 2026.
Is it true ChatGPT Ads makes $1 billion a year?
That figure circulates in specialized press, but it isn't an official number confirmed by OpenAI.
Conclusion
ChatGPT Ads is already real in more than 60 countries, but only for those on the free plan or the Go plan — the question worth asking isn't whether the AI is free, it's which plan actually is.