Anthropic will permanently raise Claude Code usage limits by 25% after September 14.
Users will get 125 units, up from 100 before May 13.
This follows a temporary 50% promo that ends in two weeks.
What happened
Anthropic is making a permanent 25% increase to the usage limits in Claude Code, effective after September 14. This replaces a temporary 50% extra-usage promo that ends in two weeks.
Why it matters
Users get more usage than the original 100% baseline, but less than the current 150% promo level. The change follows complaints about the marketing of the '5x' and '20x' plans, which are actually about 3.5x and 6-8x multiples on the 5-hour limit.
What to watch
Starting after September 14, usage limits will be 125 units, down from 150 units during the promo but up from the 100 units before May 13. The exact date of change is September 14.
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This change comes as Anthropic adjusts its usage limits for Claude Code. The temporary 50% extra-usage promo, which gave users 150 units, is ending in two weeks. Instead of returning to the previous 100% baseline, Anthropic is making a permanent 25% increase, resulting in 125 units. This move appears to be a response to user feedback and could be seen as a way to retain users while still adjusting expectations.
The decision to permanently increase limits, rather than revert to the original, reflects Anthropic's commitment to providing more value to its users. However, the reduction from the promo level may still disappoint some. The company's communication has been praised as 'great comms,' suggesting a deliberate strategy in how this change is being presented. The controversy over the '5x' and '20x' plans indicates that users are paying close attention to the actual benefits, not just the marketing language.
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