Codex Cloud Rebranded to Codex Web

Technology#AI📝 Blog|Analyzed: Jan 3, 2026 08:09
Published: Dec 31, 2025 16:35
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Simon Willison

Analysis

This article reports on the quiet rebranding of OpenAI's Codex cloud to Codex web. The author, Simon Willison, notes the change and provides visual evidence through screenshots from the Internet Archive. He also compares the naming convention to Anthropic's "Claude Code on the web," expressing surprise at OpenAI's move. The article highlights the evolving landscape of AI coding tools and the subtle shifts in branding strategies within the industry. The author's personal preference for the name "Claude Code Cloud" adds a touch of opinion to the factual reporting of the name change.
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"Codex cloud is now called Codex web"
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Simon WillisonDec 31, 2025 16:35
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