How Often Does Codex Reset?
Wondering “how often does Codex reset?” The honest answer: irregularly. There is no fixed weekly cycle — resets are announced on X as they happen. Based on 53 tracked announcements from the public Codex Resets API, here is the real frequency data.
The Numbers (as of 2026-09-12)
- 53 resets tracked in total (50 regular + 3 banked)
- Average interval: 6.9 days between resets
- Longest wait on record: 67.7 days
- Resets in the last 7 days: 1
What This Means
The average gap is about 6.9 days, but individual waits swing widely — from days to weeks. A 67.7-day longest wait shows the variance. Treat resets as event-driven, not calendar-driven: check the tracker when you need to know.
How to Plan Around It
- Check the live tracker before starting a large batch
- After a reset, your Codex & ChatGPT Work quota is refreshed — good timing for heavy work
- Bookmark the homepage; it fetches fresh API data on every load
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Codex reset weekly?
No fixed weekly schedule is observed. The average interval across 53 tracked resets is 6.9 days, but gaps range from days to 67.7 days.
When was the last Codex reset?
The most recent reset was announced on 2026-09-12 (08:09 UTC / 16:09 GMT+8), per the public Codex Resets API and the X announcement.
Does the reset interval change over time?
Yes — intervals fluctuate. The tracker records every announcement, so you can see the monthly trend on the homepage chart.