ChatGPT returns to WhatsApp in the EEA
2026-07-13
ChatGPT is again available through WhatsApp in the European Economic Area, with text, image uploads, voice notes, image creation, and multilingual support.
EEA users can access ChatGPT from WhatsApp without starting in the ChatGPT app, and can link an account for higher limits.
Availability at release: Users in the EEA based on the country code of their WhatsApp number; gradual rollout and usage limits apply.
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Source: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6825453-chat-gpt-release-notes
date:Date:start: 2026-07-13
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Who Gets It: Users in the EEA based on the country code of their WhatsApp number; gradual rollout and usage limits apply.
Category: Core Chat Experience
Why It Matters: EEA users can access ChatGPT from WhatsApp without starting in the ChatGPT app, and can link an account for higher limits.
What Changed: ChatGPT is again available through WhatsApp in the European Economic Area, with text, image uploads, voice notes, image creation, and multilingual support.
Student Facing: __YES__
Lifecycle: Limited rollout
Update: ChatGPT returns to WhatsApp in the EEA