How to get free ChatGPT Plus subscription for a month: Step-by-step guide

Updated on 20-Jan-2026

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Free one-month ChatGPT Plus trial is now available, allowing users in select countries to try premium features without paying upfront.

Both new and existing users are eligible, but some users should be careful before upgrading, as switching plans later may not be possible.

Payment details are required and auto-renew is enabled, so users need to cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged.

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OpenAI has quietly rolled out a limited-time offer where users can grab ChatGPT Plus for free. Before the free trial, ChatGPT Plus was only available for a monthly payment option. The free trial service has already been launched for countries such as India and the United States, and others can also check for their eligibility. This move by OpenAI, considering the fact that more users are opting for AI-based services for various tasks, might open the gates for users to experience the high-end services provided by OpenAI before opting for a paid service for their own usage. However, there are a couple of key things that need to be understood by the users.

Who can claim the free ChatGPT Plus free trial?

As per the reports the one-month free trial is currently available in India and the United States. Both new users and current free users can get this one-month free trial of ChatGPT Plus. This offer is not only for first-time users. Even users who earlier upgraded to the free ChatGPT Go plan can try ChatGPT Plus for free during this trial. However, there is an important point to remember.

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Indian users who already have a 12-month free ChatGPT Go plan should be careful, as if they upgrade to ChatGPT Plus using this free trial, they will not be able to switch back to the free Go plan after the free trial ends after 30 days.

How to claim ChatGPT Plus for free

Users can claim the one-month free ChatGPT Plus offer by following a few simple steps:

Open the official ChatGPT website or app and log in with your account.
Click your profile photo and select Upgrade plan.
Press the Upgrade to Plus button and enter your payment details when prompted.
Complete the process and start using ChatGPT Plus immediately.

Note: Users who do not wish to continue after the free month should cancel the subscription before the 30 days end to avoid being charged.

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Things to know about the free ChatGPT Plus plan

Here are few points the useres need to keep in mind when using the free ChatGPT Plus plan:

To activate the free trial, payment details are required.
The subscription is set to auto-renew after the free month.
The users who forget to cancel will be charged for the next billing cycle.

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What does the free ChatGPT Plus offer?

ChatGPT Plus which usually costs around Rs. 1,999 per month in India is currently offered for free. Users can get faster replies and higher usage compared to the free version. Aside from that, the users also receive access to advanced features such as better memory for longer chats, tools for writing and coding help, and video creation features.

Bhaskar Sharma

Bhaskar is a senior copy editor at Digit India, where he simplifies complex tech topics across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and emerging consumer tech. His work has appeared in iGeeksBlog, GuidingTech, and other publications, and he previously served as an assistant editor at TechBloat and TechReloaded. A B.Tech graduate and full-time tech writer, he is known for clear, practical guides and explainers.