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GPT-4o mini realtime deprecation & shutdown dates
2 GPT-4o mini realtime versions tracked across 1 provider. Next shutdown: gpt-4o-mini-realtime on OpenAI, Jan 20, 2027. Official replacements named: gpt-realtime-2.1-mini, gpt-realtime-mini.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every GPT-4o mini realtime version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview | OpenAI | retired | May 7, 2026 | gpt-realtime-mini (see its shutdown status) |
gpt-4o-mini-realtime | OpenAI | scheduled | Jan 20, 2027 | gpt-realtime-2.1-mini |
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Frequently asked questions
When is GPT-4o mini realtime being deprecated?
2 GPT-4o mini realtime versions tracked across 1 provider. Next shutdown: gpt-4o-mini-realtime on OpenAI, Jan 20, 2027. Official replacements named: gpt-realtime-2.1-mini, gpt-realtime-mini.
What replaces GPT-4o mini realtime?
The providers name: gpt-realtime-2.1-mini, gpt-realtime-mini.
When does gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview on OpenAI shut down?
gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview on OpenAI was shut down on May 7, 2026. Recommended replacement: gpt-realtime-mini.
When does gpt-4o-mini-realtime on OpenAI shut down?
gpt-4o-mini-realtime on OpenAI shuts down on Jan 20, 2027. Recommended replacement: gpt-realtime-2.1-mini.