ChatGPT Atlas Release Notes

Last updated: Jan 21, 2026

  • Jan 21, 2026
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    ChatGPT Atlas by OpenAI

    January 21st, 2026

    Tabs now support groups with a simplified right‑click menu, and the search experience can auto-switch between ChatGPT and Google with a refreshed vertical results layout. Import onboarding adds iCloud password extension prompts and copy tweaks, plus miscellaneous fixes and translations.

    Build: 1.2026.15.3

    Tabs

    • Tab Groups are now available
    • Fixes for Vertical tab "Mini mode" (when the tab sidebar is very narrow)
    • Simplified tab context menu (right click)

    Search

    • "Auto" mode to auto switch between ChatGPT and Google depending on the user query
    • Updated "search result links" UI that more prominently shows search links in answers in a vertical layout

    Import

    • Onboarding now prompts Safari importers to install iCloud passwords extension and other improvements on iCloud extension, along with copy changes

    Miscellaneous

    • Simplified address bar context menu
    • Crash fixes
    • Updated translations
    • Now supports macOS keyboard text replacements on webpages

    Public link to LGPL bundle

    https://persistent.oaistatic.com/atlas/public/lgpl/1.2026.15.3.tar.gz

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  • Jan 15, 2026
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    ChatGPT Atlas by OpenAI

    January 15th, 2026

    Atlas 1.2026.7.7 kicks off with performance and stability upgrades across the UI and core workflows. It adds site data import, drag-and-drop downloads, RTL polish, tab improvements, and DevTools fixes for a smoother, more capable browser experience.

    Build: 1.2026.7.7

    Performance & Stability

    • Fixed bug to prevent memory over-use

    • When sidebar is closed, users will see relevant suggestions on what to ask ChatGPT next

    Profiles & Settings

    • Improved Profile Management in Settings
    • Fix a bug where the profile menu button looked blank when the image did not load
    • Ensure settings look appropriate in right-to-left (RTL) languages
    • User material blur background for settings menus

    Tabs

    • Show five most recent tabs when Tab Search is empty
    • Command+K as alternate shortcut for tab search
    • Vertical tabs hover tweaks
    • Use themed border for pinned tabs
    • Ensure alert icon stays visible when tabs shrink

    Address Bar, Find, and Typeahead

    • Comma-separated numbers work for calculations in address bar (and support for decimal/comma locales)
    • Handle multi-line paste in find panel
    • Fixed bug where typeahead suggestions would break in incognito

    Shortcuts & window interaction

    • Show page zoom level banner after page zoom adjustment; clickable UI to adjust
    • Fix possible crash when moving tabs to a new window
    • Allow alternate keyboard shortcuts on websites
    • Allow bookmark bar items to be tapped or command-clicked when window isn't focused
    • Fix back button and forward button layout for RTL languages

    Import, Downloads & History

    • Added "Site Data" import from Chrome (cookies and more)
    • Added a sub-menu to "Import from another browser" menu
    • Allow downloads to be dragged / dropped
    • Add favicons to history menu

    DevTools

    • Dev Tools drag resizing fixed (after window resize)
    • Add a right-click context menu to the reload button on macOS when DevTools are open

    Public link to LGPL bundle:

    https://persistent.oaistatic.com/atlas/public/lgpl/1.2026.7.7.tar.gz
    
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  • Dec 18, 2025
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    ChatGPT Atlas by OpenAI

    December 18th, 2025

    Atlas 1.2025.344.7 adds multi-profile support with per profile bookmarks and history, while multiple ChatGPT logins remain incoming. You can import individual items anytime, plus DevTools size persistence and shortcut fixes. Minor UI polish and improved history and tab flow.

    Build: 1.2025.344.7

    Multi-profile

    • For the same ChatGPT login, users can create multiple profiles (i.e. personal, school, work, etc); Each profile can have its own bookmarks, web history, cookies
    • Support for multiple ChatGPT logins is not yet supported (coming soon)

    Import

    • You can now select individual components to import at any time (not just initial onboarding) → Passwords, Bookmarks, Extensions, History
    • Atlas will notify users if there are parts of onboarding they haven't completed

    DevTools

    • Persist size of dev tools per window
    • Pressing any of the keyboard shortcuts for the Dev Tools window (Cmd+Option+I, Cmd+Option+J, Cmd+Option+C) now closes the dev tools window if it's docked.

    Home Page

    • Draft prompts on the home page will still be there if you go to another site, then press back
    • Copy and paste fix for devtools

    Other

    • Recently Closed Tabs added to History menu
    • Permissions prompt UI polish
    • Fixed bug with tabs getting lost in rare occasions
    • Better back button behavior for tabs opened from tabs
    • Use material blur background for settings menus
    • Possible fix for too-high memory use

    Shortcuts

    • Ctrl+Cmd+Left (or Right/Up/Down) now moves the selected tab one space

    Agent

    • Fixed bugs with conversation title not updating

    Public link to LGPL bundle:
    https://persistent.oaistatic.com/atlas/public/lgpl/1.2025.344.7.tar.gz.

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  • Dec 9, 2025
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    ChatGPT Atlas by OpenAI

    December 9th, 2025

    New onboarding flow for Ask ChatGPT sidebar and a bundle of fixes and UI tweaks. Highlights include memory from webpages, smoother full screen video animation, devtools paste fixes, vertical tabs improvements and a public LGPL bundle link.

    Onboarding

    First time onboarding flow for Ask ChatGPT sidebar

    Bugs

    • Bug fixes for occasional empty chat + search responses
    • Bug fixes for 'all tabs are blank' issue
    • Improved full screen video animation

    Browser memories

    Right click on text on a webpage and select "Ask ChatGPT to remember" to add text from webpages to your ChatGPT memory

    Dev tools

    • Copy and paste fix for devtools

    Vertical tabs

    • Hover to see tabs: Hover left side of screen to see tabs, when tabs are closed in vertical tabs setting
    • Add tab close button when you're in vertical tabs 'mini' mode (very narrow width)
    • Tab style: Ability to set vertical tabs from "Tab Style" menu in main tabs menu

    Public link to LGPL bundle

    https://persistent.oaistatic.com/atlas/public/lgpl/1.2025.337.4.tar.gz.

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    ChatGPT Atlas by OpenAI

    November 25th, 2025

    Build: 1.2025.323.6

    Developer Tools

    • Dockable DevTools

    Chat + Search

    • User can turn off 'safe search' for search result links (excluding certain geos + u18)
    • Better responses from ChatGPT that incorporate Browser memories

    Tabs

    • Vertical tabs polish (drag side tabs to left to hide, click and drag window from dead space, mini mode toggle in right click menu)

    Public link to LGPL bundle

    https://persistent.oaistatic.com/atlas/public/lgpl/1.2025.323.6.tar.gz

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    ChatGPT Atlas by OpenAI

    November 18th, 2025

    Atlas updates bring vertical tabs, multi-select and MRU tab cycling, plus a faster Ask ChatGPT sidebar. Users can set Google as default search, import extensions on download, enjoy a revamped Downloads UI and iCloud Passkeys with new shortcuts for quick actions.

    Build Number: 1.2025.316.6

    Tabs

    • Vertical tabs:
      You can now choose vertical tabs as your preferred tab layout. Go to settings > tab style > vertical tabs

    • Select multiple tabs:
      You can also select and drag multiple tabs at once using command click and shift click.

    • Most recently used tab:
      We've added a new shortcut to cycle through your most recently used tabs using Control + Tab. Off by default, go to settings > cycle most recent tabs shortcut.

    Chat and search

    • Default search engine:
      Option to set Google as a default search engine. Go to settings > default search engine.

    Ask ChatGPT Sidebar

    • Insert from Ask ChatGPT sidebar:
      We've added an "Insert" button in the Ask ChatGPT sidebar when you're getting writing help and making edits.

    • Faster responses:
      When browser memories are enabled, responses should be faster

    Other updates

    • Extensions import: Now you can import extensions from your current browser when you download Atlas. Coming soon for existing Atlas users.
    • Downloads UI: Now you can more easily see your downloads in Atlas with an improved downloads interface.
    • iCloud Passkeys:
      Save and use iCloud keychain passkeys.

    New shortcuts

    • Search chats from new tab page - Command + K
    • Open conversation history sidebar from new tab page - Command + Shift + S
    • When in tab search (Command + Shift + A) use Shift + Return to insta-zoom the selected tab to the left of your tab strip.

    Public link to LGPL bundle:
    https://persistent.oaistatic.com/atlas/public/lgpl/1.2025.316.6.tar.gz.

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    ChatGPT Atlas by OpenAI

    November 18th, 2025

    Atlas 1.2025.316 delivers a refreshed tab experience with vertical tabs, multi‑select drag, and MRU cycling. Chat and search get a Google default and an Insert button for writing help, plus a smoother downloads UI and iCloud Passkeys for easier sign‑ins.

    Build Number : 1.2025.316.6

    Tabs

    • Vertical tabs:
      You can now choose vertical tabs as your preferred tab layout. Go to settings > tab style > vertical tabs
    • Select multiple tabs:
      You can also select and drag multiple tabs at once using command click and shift click.
    • Most recently used tab:
      We’ve added a new shortcut to cycle through your most recently used tabs using Control + Tab. Off by default, go to settings > cycle most recent tabs shortcut.

    Chat and search

    • Default search engine:
      Option to set Google as a default search engine. Go to settings > default search engine.

    Ask ChatGPT Sidebar

    • Insert from Ask ChatGPT sidebar:
      We’ve added an "Insert” button in the Ask ChatGPT sidebar when you’re getting writing help and making edits.
    • Faster responses:
      When browser memories are enabled, responses should be faster

    Other updates

    • Extensions import: Now you can import extensions from your current browser when you download Atlas. Coming soon for existing Atlas users.
    • Downloads UI: Now you can more easily see your downloads in Atlas with an improved downloads interface.
    • iCloud Passkeys:
      Save and use iCloud keychain passkeys.

    New shortcuts

    • Search chats from new tab page - Command + K
    • Open conversation history sidebar from new tab page - Command + Shift + S
    • When in tab search (Command + Shift + A) use Shift + Return to insta-zoom the selected tab to the left of your tab strip.

    Public link to LGPL bundle:

    https://persistent.oaistatic.com/atlas/public/lgpl/1.2025.316.6.tar.gz

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