When does GPT-5 mini shut down?

OpenAI has announced 2026-12-11 as the shutdown date for GPT-5 mini.

What does GPT-5 mini cost?

No public price is listed for GPT-5 mini in our dataset.

What can I use instead of GPT-5 mini?

Active alternatives from OpenAI include GPT-5.4 nano, GPT-5.4 mini, GPT-5.6 Luna.

Is OpenAI GPT-5 mini deprecated?

Deprecated

Yes. GPT-5 mini is deprecated and OpenAI shuts it down on 2026-12-11 — in ~5 months.

gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 last verified 18 July 2026

Lifecycle dates

Status: Deprecated
Deprecation announced: 2026-06-11
Shutdown date: 2026-12-11 (in ~5 months)

Pricing & context

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Sources

developers.openai.com https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations

Verified against the source on 18 July 2026. Dataset snapshot 18 July 2026. Providers can change a date without notice — the link above is always the final word.

Common questions

Is GPT-5 mini deprecated?: Yes. GPT-5 mini is deprecated and OpenAI shuts it down on 2026-12-11 — in ~5 months.
When does GPT-5 mini shut down?: OpenAI has announced 2026-12-11 as the shutdown date for GPT-5 mini.
What does GPT-5 mini cost?: No public price is listed for GPT-5 mini in our dataset.
What can I use instead of GPT-5 mini?: Active alternatives from OpenAI include GPT-5.4 nano, GPT-5.4 mini, GPT-5.6 Luna.

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