Claude Code users are facing unexpected restrictions on their usage limits, causing significant confusion and disruption among heavy users of the service. The changes, which affect users on the $200-a-month Max plan, were implemented without any advance notice or guidance.
According to reports, users are being told only that “Claude usage limit reached” and a time when it will reset, but there is no clear explanation for the change. Many users believe their subscription has been downgraded or that their usage tracking is inaccurate.
Anthropic representatives have acknowledged the issues but declined further comment. The company is working to resolve these problems, but the lack of transparency has led to concerns about user trust and confidence in the service.
This development comes as part of broader issues within Anthropic’s network, with API users reporting overload errors during the same period. Despite this, the network still shows 100% uptime for the week.
The pricing system used by Anthropic is also under scrutiny, with tiered limits that do not guarantee a set level of access. This has left users unable to plan around usage limits due to the lack of clear information about when their service will be restricted.
Heavy users on the Max plan have expressed concerns about the sustainability of this level of service in the long term. The changes have had a significant impact, with one user stating that it has made it impossible for him to advance his project since the usage limits came into effect.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/17/anthropic-tightens-usage-limits-for-claude-code-without-telling-users