# Make ChatGPT's Model Switching More Visible & Intuitive

**URL:** <https://community.openai.com/t/make-chatgpts-model-switching-more-visible-intuitive/1139597>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Tags:** chatgpt, ui, feature-request\
**Created:** [March 10, 2025, 6:52am UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/make-chatgpts-model-switching-more-visible-intuitive/1139597 "2025-03-10T06:52:04Z")\
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Feature Request: Clear Model Usage Indicators for Auto Mode  
Suggestion:  
I would love to see a feature that visually indicates when ChatGPT-4o is being used vs. when ChatGPT-3.5 is active, especially in Auto Mode. Right now, it’s hard to track which model is handling each response, leading to unnecessary usage of 4o.

Proposed Solution:  
1️⃣ Clear Labels Per Response

Display “4o” or “3.5” before each AI response.  
Example:  
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4o  
_AI Response_  
3.5  
_AI Response_  
2️⃣ Dividers for Model Switching

When 4o free messages run out, show a divider to indicate the switch to 3.5.  
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----- 4o free trial expired -----  
3.5  
_AI Response_  
3️⃣ Auto Mode Tracking

If Auto Mode is on, show which messages triggered 4o vs. stayed in 3.5.  
Example:  
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_Deep heavy input with a worth of computation_  
4o  
_Attachment / Analysis_  
_Normal chat_  
3.5  
_Dialogue_  
Why This Feature Matters:  
✔ Helps users avoid wasting 4o messages on simple tasks  
✔ Improves transparency for better model management  
✔ Makes Auto Mode more intuitive

This would greatly improve usability and efficiency for managing free 4o usage. Thank you for considering this!