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GPT-realtime mini deprecation & shutdown dates
4 GPT-realtime mini versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gpt-realtime-mini (2025-12-15) on Azure OpenAI, Dec 15, 2026. Official replacements named: gpt-realtime-2.1-mini.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every GPT-realtime mini version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
gpt-realtime-mini-2025-10-06 | OpenAI | retired | Jul 23, 2026 | gpt-realtime-2.1-mini |
gpt-realtime-mini (2025-10-06) | Azure OpenAI | retired | Sep 21, 2026 | None listed by provider |
gpt-realtime-mini (2025-12-15) | Azure OpenAI | scheduled | Dec 15, 2026 | None listed by provider |
gpt-realtime-mini | OpenAI | scheduled | Jan 20, 2027 | gpt-realtime-2.1-mini |
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Frequently asked questions
When is GPT-realtime mini being deprecated?
4 GPT-realtime mini versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: gpt-realtime-mini (2025-12-15) on Azure OpenAI, Dec 15, 2026. Official replacements named: gpt-realtime-2.1-mini.
What replaces GPT-realtime mini?
The providers name: gpt-realtime-2.1-mini.
When does gpt-realtime-mini-2025-10-06 on OpenAI shut down?
gpt-realtime-mini-2025-10-06 on OpenAI was shut down on Jul 23, 2026. Recommended replacement: gpt-realtime-2.1-mini.
When does gpt-realtime-mini (2025-10-06) on Azure OpenAI shut down?
gpt-realtime-mini (2025-10-06) on Azure OpenAI was shut down on Sep 21, 2026. The provider lists no replacement.
When does gpt-realtime-mini (2025-12-15) on Azure OpenAI shut down?
gpt-realtime-mini (2025-12-15) on Azure OpenAI shuts down on Dec 15, 2026. The provider lists no replacement.
When does gpt-realtime-mini on OpenAI shut down?
gpt-realtime-mini on OpenAI shuts down on Jan 20, 2027. Recommended replacement: gpt-realtime-2.1-mini.