OpenAI has put new Pro subscription sign-ups on hold, according to the company. It said Pro subscriptions place the greatest strain on its systems, and it is pausing new sign-ups while it works to add more capacity. The company linked the move to demand associated with Astra.
Why it matters
A pause on new sign-ups points to capacity limits affecting the company’s highest-tier offering, an operational constraint rather than a policy change.
Who should care
Prospective Pro subscribers who cannot currently sign up, along with existing users watching how OpenAI manages demand and system load.