OpenAI has rolled out a new search for ChatGPT that covers chats, projects, documents and images from one place, according to the official release notes from July 14, and is available on all plans worldwide, including free accounts. The rollout comes just days after the broad launch of GPT-5.6. The new search starts from the sidebar and covers every content type, with filters to narrow results, for example to images only or to files from a specific project. It works the same in the browser and in the iOS and Android apps. Additionally, as of July 15, custom instructions now hold 5,000 characters instead of 1,500, an upgrade reserved for paying users on Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise and Education plans.