Claude Code users have been hit with unexpectedly restrictive usage limits. The problems, many of which have been aired on Claude Code’s GitHub page, seem to be concentrated among heavy users of the service, many of whom are on the $200-a-month Max plan.

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Anthropic has quietly implemented more restrictive usage limits for Claude Code users, particularly affecting those on the $200/month Max plan. Users are experiencing unexpected service interruptions with vague "usage limit reached" messages and no advance notice of the changes. The company confirmed the issues but provided minimal explanation, leading to user frustration over lack of transparency. The problems coincide with broader network issues and highlight confusion around Anthropic's tiered pricing system, which doesn't guarantee specific usage levels.

Anthropic tightens usage limits for Claude Code – without telling users

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