dots press kit: facts, figures and timeline
Citable facts about OpenAI dots in one page: timeline, verified figures, availability by plan, press framing, and what remains unconfirmed.
dots are always-on agents from OpenAI that run on GPT-6 Astra, operate on their own cloud computer, and work towards goals continuously between conversations. They were announced on 29 September 2026 at DevDay, are included with Pro and Business Premium, and the Pro plan excludes the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
This page collects the figures that usually get cited. Every number carries its source; anything unconfirmed is marked as such.
Identity
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | dots (lowercase) |
| Company | OpenAI |
| Announced | 29 September 2026 |
| Event | DevDay 2026, San Francisco |
| Model | GPT-6 Astra |
| Category | Always-on agent |
Verified figures
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Connectable apps | More than 4,000 via plugins | OpenAI |
| Computer per agent | One per dot | OpenAI |
| Minimum age | 18 | OpenAI |
| Pro tiers | $100, $200 and $500 per month | OpenAI |
| Dots included | One with a Pro or Business Premium plan | OpenAI |
| Price of dots | No extra cost on those plans | OpenAI |
| Text messaging | Limited beta, US Pro users only | OpenAI |
Availability by plan
| Plan | Scope |
|---|---|
| Pro | Excludes the EEA, Switzerland and the UK |
| Business Premium | Every region where ChatGPT is available |
| Enterprise / Edu / Healthcare | Beta, off by default until an admin enables it |
OpenAI has not published a list of enabled countries. For market-by-market detail, including unconfirmed markets, see the availability table by country.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2026 | OpenAI is reported to drop a model over safety (GPT-6.1 Astra) |
| 29 Sep 2026 | OpenAI unveils dots at DevDay |
| 29 Sep 2026 | The live demo fails during the presentation |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Searching for the product redirects to Grok Bot, per reports |
| 29–30 Sep 2026 | An executive says “Muse” in a live interview |
| 30 Sep 2026 | International press frames the launch against the safety context |
| 29 Oct 2026 | The Pro 200 allowance cut takes effect (announced) |
How the press framed it
| Outlet | Framing |
|---|---|
| The New York Times | dots as a rival to Muse, Meta’s agent |
| Reuters | OpenAI’s push into the enterprise market |
| The Guardian | The contrast with the model scrapped a day earlier |
| Axios | The safety question shifting from chatbots to autonomous agents |
| WIRED | Announced at DevDay; dots are depicted as creatures |
What remains unconfirmed
An explicit list, because it is as citable as the figures:
- The official reason for the European exclusion. Only press attribution exists.
- A date for the EEA, Switzerland or the UK rollout.
- The full list of enabled countries.
- The status of individual markets such as Argentina, Brazil or Mexico.
- How many users dots has, or its revenue.
- Whether dots will migrate to GPT-6.1 Astra once available.
- The exact quota consumption by task type.
How to cite this material
You may use any figure on this page. Every number is attributed to its primary source — mostly OpenAI documentation — so it is better to cite that original source than to cite us.
If you find a stale figure, write to us and we will correct it with priority. This page’s verification date is in its header.
Sources
Frequently asked questions about dots
What is dots in one citable sentence?
dots are always-on agents from OpenAI, announced on 29 September 2026, running on GPT-6 Astra and operating on their own cloud computer to pursue goals continuously.
How much does dots cost?
The first dot is included with Pro and Business Premium at no extra cost. Pro has three tiers: $100, $200 and $500 per month.
When and where was it announced?
On 29 September 2026, at OpenAI's DevDay in San Francisco.
Which countries are excluded?
On the Pro plan, the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Business Premium gets access across every region where ChatGPT is available.
Which model do dots use?
GPT-6 Astra. It should not be confused with GPT-6.1 Astra, a later version OpenAI decided not to ship over safety concerns reported the day before.
Keep reading
dots launch: what OpenAI announced on 29 September
A timeline of the dots launch: what was announced, which plans get it, what happened with the live demo, and why people started saying Muse.
dots by country: where it is available and where it is not
Availability table for dots by market: what OpenAI confirmed, what is excluded from Pro, and what remains unconfirmed, with sources and a verification date.
OpenAI scrapped GPT-6.1 Astra: what it means for dots
What is known about the scrapping of GPT-6.1 Astra over safety, why it is a different model from the one dots runs on, and what it implies for adopters.