ChatGPT Desktop Feedback – Critical Regression & Missing Features
Overview
Hi OpenAI Team,
First, I’d like to say that I actually support the direction of
merging Codex into ChatGPT. Having coding, agents, and chat in one
application makes a lot of sense in the long term.
However, after using the new ChatGPT Desktop extensively, I feel that it
has been released before reaching feature parity with ChatGPT Web and
ChatGPT Classic.
At the moment, the experience feels more like an early preview than a
replacement for the existing desktop application.
1. GPT-5.6 is only available in the new Desktop
Client GPT-5.6 Mature User Experience
ChatGPT Web 
ChatGPT Classic 
New ChatGPT Desktop
As a Plus user, I am forced to choose between: - The newest model - The
most complete application
This shouldn’t be a tradeoff.
2. Major Feature Regressions
Compared with ChatGPT Web and ChatGPT Classic, the new Desktop is
missing many features that are already part of my daily workflow.
Missing capabilities include:
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Projects
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Library
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GPTs / GPT Store
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Images
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Several mature chat interactions
These aren’t new feature requests.
These are existing capabilities that disappeared after switching to the
new Desktop.
3. Critical Chat Regression
Reproduction
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Type a long message.
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Accidentally press Send.
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Immediately click Stop.
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Try to edit the message.
Expected
The message should remain editable.
This already works in: - ChatGPT Web - ChatGPT Classic
Actual
The message becomes non-editable.
This is a clear regression that significantly affects daily usage.
4. Desktop No Longer Matches Web
Previously, ChatGPT Desktop was essentially a native version of ChatGPT
Web.
Now, Desktop feels like a completely different product with fewer
capabilities.
Instead of becoming more powerful, it currently feels significantly less
complete.
5. Workflow Disruption
Previous workflow:
Projects → Chat → Upload files → Generate images → Library → Continue
conversations
Current workflow:
Desktop ↔ Web ↔ ChatGPT Classic
I constantly switch between applications to accomplish tasks that used
to be available in one place.
6. Suggestions
Before replacing ChatGPT Classic, please prioritize feature parity with
ChatGPT Web.
Priority list:
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Restore Projects
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Restore Library
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Restore GPTs
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Restore Images
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Restore mature chat editing behaviors
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Eliminate regressions before introducing new workflows
Regression Checklist
Severity Issue
Critical Cannot edit a message after pressing Stop
Critical GPT-5.6 only available in incomplete Desktop
High Desktop feature parity with Web is missing
High Projects missing
High Library missing
High GPTs / GPT Store missing
High Images missing
Medium Chat interaction quality lower than Classic
Medium Desktop feels more like Codex than ChatGPT
Final Thoughts
I really like GPT-5.6.
It is currently my favorite model.
Unfortunately, the new Desktop application doesn’t yet match the quality
and completeness of the model itself.
Right now, it feels like I have to choose between:
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The best model
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The best user experience
I hope future updates can combine both into a single application.
Closing
Please don’t make long-time users feel like upgrading means losing
features. Upgrades should make workflows better, not require users to
abandon mature functionality they rely on every day.