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ChatGPT Can Now Run Tasks on a Schedule

OpenAI launched Scheduled Tasks in ChatGPT, letting paid users set reminders, automate recurring work, and monitor the web on autopilot.

AI Tutorials · 20 June 2026 · 2 min read

Quick answer

OpenAI released Scheduled Tasks for ChatGPT on June 17, 2026. Paid subscribers can now ask ChatGPT to set reminders, run recurring tasks, and monitor the web for updates — all from a dedicated Scheduled page. The feature supports up to 10 active tasks and works on Web, iOS, Android, and macOS.

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ChatGPT Can Now Run Tasks on a Schedule

ChatGPT just became a lot more like a personal assistant. On June 17, OpenAI rolled out Scheduled Tasks — a feature that lets you ask ChatGPT to do things later, on repeat, or on autopilot.

You can now tell ChatGPT things like “Send me a weather summary every morning at 7am,” “Check Hacker News every afternoon for AI stories,” or “Remind me to review my project plan every Friday.” It will follow through without you needing to open the app again.

How It Works

Setting up a task is as simple as asking in natural language. ChatGPT interprets your request, creates a scheduled action, and runs it at the time you specify. You can set exact times or broader windows like “morning” or “evening.”

All your tasks appear on a new dedicated Scheduled page, available on both web and mobile. From there you can view, edit, pause, or delete tasks. You can run up to 10 active tasks at once.

The feature works on Web, iOS, Android, and macOS. Windows support is expected soon.

Who Gets It

Scheduled Tasks is in beta and available to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers. Free users are not included yet. Some limitations apply — you cannot use voice chats, file uploads, or Custom GPTs within scheduled tasks.

This replaces the older Pulse feature, which OpenAI says will be retired within two weeks. The new system is described as faster, more reliable, and backed by better notifications.

What This Means for You

This is a meaningful shift in what ChatGPT actually is. It is no longer just a tool you talk to when you need something — it can now work in the background on your behalf. For anyone who uses ChatGPT daily, scheduled tasks turn it into a lightweight automation layer: a morning briefing, a recurring research check, a weekly reminder.

If you are already paying for ChatGPT, it is worth experimenting with. Start simple — a daily news summary or a weekly reminder — and see how it fits into your workflow. For more ways to get value from AI tools, see our guide to boosting productivity with AI.

Frequently asked questions

How do I set up a scheduled task in ChatGPT?

Just ask ChatGPT in natural language. Say something like 'Remind me every Monday at 9am to review my weekly goals' or 'Check the OpenAI blog every morning and summarise new posts.' ChatGPT will create the task and you can manage it from the new Scheduled page.

Who can use ChatGPT Scheduled Tasks?

The feature is available in beta for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers. Free users do not currently have access.

How many scheduled tasks can I have?

You can have up to 10 active tasks at a time. Tasks can be paused, edited, or deleted from the dedicated Scheduled page.

What happened to ChatGPT Pulse?

OpenAI's older Pulse feature is being retired within two weeks. Scheduled Tasks is its replacement, with improved speed, reliability, and notifications.