By a longtime Los Santos troublemaker
GTA 5 may be over a decade old, but its online world is still buzzing with activity, chaos, and the occasional clever exploit that lets players outsmart the system. Whether you're grinding for cash or just looking to mess around, there are some tricks that continue to fly under Rockstar’s radar even in 2024.
Here are seven of the most useful (and surprisingly still working) exploits in GTA Online today. Use them wisely—before the next patch hits.
1. Solo Public Lobby via Task Manager
If you're tired of griefers or just want to run businesses in peace, this is a classic. Simply open your Task Manager (or Activity Monitor on Mac), find GTA5.exe, right-click and set the priority to “Low” for a few seconds, then switch it back. This often causes all other players to drop from your session, leaving you with a solo public lobby.
This is especially useful for players managing multiple
GTA 5 accounts or grinding CEO/VIP missions without interference.
2. Car Duplication (Arena/Custom Shop Method)
Car duplication glitches have come and gone, but as of mid-2024, the Arena duplication method is still live. It involves the use of the Arena Workshop, a custom Faggio, and a glitched friend session. With the right timing, you can duplicate expensive vehicles like the Future Shock Issi for major profit.
Just don’t go overboard—players flipping too many dupes too quickly have had their
GTA V accounts flagged for suspicious activity.
3. Merge Glitch (Outfit & Vehicle Mods)
The merge glitch has been patched several times, but the current workaround using the LS Car Meet and certain heist setups still works. Players are using it to combine rare modded outfits or transfer Benny’s wheels onto otherwise incompatible vehicles.
It's a fan-favorite for those running multiple gta v accounts who like to flex unique styles on each character.
4. AFK Survival Money Farming
Want passive income while you eat dinner? Join a survival map designed for AFK farming (like “AFK Money Job V3”), rubber-band your controller to spin or move, and let the waves roll in. You can earn up to $60,000 per hour without doing anything.
It’s not flashy, but if you’re juggling a few gta 5 accounts and trying to build up each one, this method adds up over time.
5. God Mode via Taxi Work Glitch (Still Unpatched)
This one pops in and out of existence with each update, but currently, a variant of the God Mode glitch involving the taxi job system still works. By starting a fare, using a timing trick to enter a building, and quitting the job, you become invincible.
While this is obviously game-breaking, some players use it in PvE grinding or during lobby chaos. Avoid using it in PvP unless you want to earn some salty reports.
6. Cayo Perico Elite Challenge Time Skip
Running the Cayo Perico Heist solo is one of the best moneymakers. If you mess up the elite challenge, you can quit the game before the finale cutscene finishes and reload to try again. This skips the cooldown and lets you redo the heist immediately.
It’s a great method for efficient grinders, especially those managing multiple gta v accounts with different heist progressions.
7. Instant Reload Weapon Wheel Trick
Want to cancel long reload animations? Switch weapons via the weapon wheel mid-reload and immediately switch back. Your weapon reloads instantly. This isn't so much a glitch as a smart mechanic exploit—and it's incredibly useful in tense shootouts or survival modes.
Pro tip: Combine this with explosive rounds and a heavy sniper for maximum chaos.
Final Thoughts
Even in 2024, GTA Online is full of little tricks that give savvy players an edge. Whether you’re running missions solo, showing off in public lobbies, or building up your fleet across multiple gta 5 accounts, knowing these exploits helps make the grind a bit smoother (and more fun).
Communities like
U4N have been key in helping players discover and share these strategies. Just remember—use these exploits responsibly. Rockstar has a history of cracking down when things get too out of hand, especially when players push too hard or mess with game balance.
Got any other working tricks or secret methods? Share them before they’re patched out for good.
