ANTHROPIC RAISES CLAUDE CODE LIMITS 25%, BUT IT'S A NET CUT

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SUN, AUG 30, 2026

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Anthropic will permanently increase Claude Code's weekly limits by 25% starting September 14, but users will see a 17% net reduction once a current 50% temporary boost expires.

The permanent increase applies to Pro, Max, Team, and seat-based Enterprise plans. However, the math reveals the complexity: Anthropic is currently running a 50% usage boost. When that temporary increase ends on September 14 and the new 25% permanent increase takes effect, users will actually have 17% less capacity than they do now. The company framed the change as a permanent improvement to standard limits, but the net effect is a significant reduction from current availability. Users relying on the temporary 50% boost will need to adjust their Claude Code workflows accordingly. The timing—September 14—gives users about two weeks to prepare for the change. Anthropic has not announced plans to extend the temporary boost beyond its expiration date.

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