What happened to ChatGPT Writer?
discontinued The registry marked ChatGPT Writer discontinued on 2026-09-01: its check failed three consecutive times. Last successful sync: 2026-08-20.
ChatGPT Writer is a free Chrome extension that uses ChatGPT AI to generate emails or replies based on a few keywords. It supports Gmail and all popular languages. Powered by GPT-4.1, Claude, and Gemini, it allows users to write emails, correct grammar, translate, research, and more on any site. It also offers advanced Gmail and LinkedIn integration, switchable AI models, writing tone control, response length options, and prompt templates.
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How this was decided
Not an editorial call. ChatGPT Writer's check failed three syncs in a
row, and the 3-miss rule marks it
discontinued automatically. If the vendor page comes back, the
registry restores it on its own: warn first, then
active. Both directions are recorded as events.