Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions people ask most about OpenChatGPT.

What is OpenChatGPT?

OpenChatGPT is a free AI chat website. You type a question in plain language and an AI model replies in seconds. It is an independent service — not ChatGPT, Claude, OpenAI, or Google — that sends your messages to third-party AI models through an API and shows their replies in a familiar chat interface.

Is OpenChatGPT really free?

Yes. There is no charge, no trial, and no card required. Every visitor can send as many messages as they like, for free — there is no daily limit.

Do I need an account?

No. There is no sign-up, no login, and no password. Open the home page and start typing. Your chats are stored only in your own browser, so they stay on the device you used.

Which AI models answer my questions?

Replies come from third-party large language models accessed through an API. The site's gateway automatically picks the best available model for each question — there is no model picker and nothing to configure. See the AI disclosure for more.

Is my chat private?

Your chat history is saved only in your browser (localStorage) and is never uploaded to an account database, because there is no account. Your messages are sent to our server and forwarded to the AI provider so a reply can be generated; we do not store message content on our server. To protect yourself, never type passwords, ID numbers, bank details, or medical records into the chat. The full details are in the privacy policy.

Is there a daily limit?

No. There is no daily limit on messages — you can chat as much as you like, for free. The only practical limit is the cost of the AI service itself, which we cover so the chat stays free for everyone.

Can I trust the answers?

Mostly, but not blindly. AI models can be confident while wrong: they can invent facts, dates, and sources, and their knowledge has a cut-off date. Use the replies as a starting point, then verify important facts from a reliable source — especially for health, legal, financial, and safety decisions. AI replies are never a substitute for professional advice.

Is it safe to use?

For everyday questions, writing, coding help, and learning, yes. The site asks for no personal information and runs no downloads. Two rules keep it safe: do not send sensitive personal information in the chat, and do not follow AI advice on medical, legal, or financial matters without checking with a qualified professional.

How do I delete my chats?

Click "Clear all chats" at the bottom of the sidebar, or delete a single chat with the × button next to it. You can also clear the site's data in your browser settings. Because chats live only in your browser, they disappear completely once deleted — we have no copy.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. The site works in any modern browser on phones, tablets, and computers. On a phone, tap the ☰ menu button to open the sidebar with your chat history.

Can it build a complete website or project for me?

Yes. Ask for a website, app, or program in plain words — for example, "build me a website for a small bakery" — and you get complete working code, file by file, in a folder: separate pages and files, not fragments. If the answer includes a complete HTML page, Preview and Download buttons appear under the reply: Preview opens the page in a safe sandboxed window, and Download saves it as an .html file you can keep or upload anywhere. Then just keep chatting to change colours, text, or features.

What can I ask it?

Almost anything you would ask a helpful assistant: explain a topic, draft an email, fix a piece of code, plan a trip, summarise a long text, brainstorm ideas, translate a sentence, or build a small website. It works best on writing, coding, learning, planning, and explaining. It cannot browse the web, so it cannot give you today's news, live prices, or the latest sports results — for those, check a reliable website.

Can it write code?

Yes. It can explain errors, fix bugs, explain unfamiliar code line by line, and write complete small programs — a calculator, a to-do app, a website, or a game — with the files separated and ready to download. Paste the error message and the code around it, and say which language you use. Always run and test the code it gives you: AI-generated code can contain bugs, and library names or versions it suggests do not always exist.

Does it save my chats?

Yes — but only in your own browser, on your own device. Your chat history is stored in localStorage and is never uploaded to an account database, because there is no account. That means your chats stay private to you, but they also do not follow you to another device or browser. Delete a single chat with the × button next to it, or delete everything with "Clear all chats" at the bottom of the sidebar. Once deleted, chats are gone completely — we have no copy.

Can I use it in Urdu or Roman Urdu?

Yes. Type in Roman Urdu, in Urdu script, or in a mix of English and Urdu, and the chat replies in the same language you used. You do not need to change any setting — just write your message the way you would say it. If a reply comes back in the wrong language, say "Roman Urdu mein jawab do" or "Answer in English" and the chat switches for the rest of the conversation. See the guide on AI chat in Roman Urdu for more.

Can I use its replies in my schoolwork or job?

Use the replies as a starting point, not as finished work. Asking for an explanation, an outline, a quiz, or feedback on your own draft is learning. Pasting an AI-written essay or report into your homework or a job application and calling it yours is not — and teachers and employers can usually tell. If your school or workplace has rules about AI, follow them. Always check the facts in anything you submit, and write the final version in your own words.

Does it work without the internet?

No. OpenChatGPT needs an internet connection: your message is sent to our server, forwarded to an AI model, and the reply is streamed back to your browser. Without a connection, the chat cannot answer. Your old chats are still visible in the sidebar while you are offline, because they are stored in your browser, but you cannot send new messages until you are back online.

Why is it free?

The chat is free for every visitor — no trial, no card, no premium plan. It is supported by advertising: the site shows ads through Google AdSense, and that pays for the AI service behind the chat. There is nothing to buy and nothing is held back behind a payment. The site will never ask you for a card number or a payment to use the chat.

Can I talk to it with my voice?

Yes. Tap the 🎤 mic button next to the message box and speak — your words appear in the box as you talk, and you tap Send when you are ready. Nothing is sent until you send it. Voice input uses your browser's built-in speech recognition, so it needs Chrome or Edge on this device; your voice is recognised in the browser and no audio recording is sent to our server.

Can it read replies aloud?

Yes. Every AI reply has a 🔊 Read aloud button under it. Tap it and the reply is read out in an AI voice — tap it again to stop. Long replies are read up to about 1,000 characters at a time, and code blocks are skipped, so you hear the explanation, not the code.

Can I upload a file or photo?

Yes. Tap the 📎 paperclip button next to the message box and choose an image (JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF, up to 5 MB) or a PDF or text file (up to 10 MB), then ask your question — or send it with no question and the chat will describe the image or summarise the file. The file is sent to the AI only to answer your question and is not saved on the server; one file can be attached per message. A scanned PDF has no readable text, so for those, upload a photo or screenshot of the page instead.

Who can I contact with a problem?

Use the contact page. Tell us what you typed and what happened, and we will look into it. We read every message.