How to Check Codex Usage
Content updated: Sep 15, 2026
The one command you need
Open Codex and run /status. The output shows your 5-hour limit and weekly limit as remaining percentages, each with its reset time, plus a banked reset count when your account has one. This is the authoritative source for your quota — it reflects your account and plan exactly.
Reading the output
The 5-hour line is your short-term burst capacity: it refills continuously as the rolling window advances. The weekly line is your total budget until your personal weekly reset. If a line says 'used' instead of 'remaining', subtract from 100 to get the remaining percentage.
Tracking usage over time
A single check tells you where you are; two or more checks tell you how fast you are going. Paste each /status output into the AI Quota Radar Quota Tracker — it stores snapshots locally in your browser and automatically computes your burn rate from the difference between checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my Codex usage?
Run /status in Codex. It prints your 5-hour and weekly remaining quota with reset times.
Do I need to log in on a website to check usage?
No. /status works inside Codex itself. The Quota Tracker parses the output locally in your browser — no account access needed.
What if the tracker can't parse my /status output?
Codex output formats change. The tracker tells you when a format is unrecognized and offers a known-good example; you can report new formats so support improves.