# OpenAI GPT Realtime 1.5 — deprecation status

> No — GPT Realtime 1.5 is not deprecated as of July 30, 2026. OpenAI has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it.

The speech-to-speech model that replaced the gpt-4o realtime previews when those were shut down in May 2026. Realtime models use a WebSocket session rather than a request/response call, so migrating between them is a protocol change as much as an id change.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | OpenAI |
| Model id | `gpt-realtime-1.5` |
| Status | Active |
| Last verified | July 30, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is OpenAI GPT Realtime 1.5 still available?

Yes. OpenAI GPT Realtime 1.5 is active and fully supported as of July 30, 2026.

## Sources

- [OpenAI API deprecations](https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations) — accessed 2026-07-30

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