Anthropic is dealing with a serious backlash from its subscriber base after users discovered they’re burning through weekly usage limits at an alarming rate following the recent Claude 4.5 release. Paying customers are reporting that they’re hitting weekly caps in a matter of hours rather than days.
For those unaware, Anthropic announced these usage limits back in July, and with a recent post highlighting the new usage limit meter, the company confirmed that those rate limits are now live.
Max 20x subscribers, paying $200 monthly for premium access, are particularly vocal. One user reported exhausting their Opus weekly allocation in just six hours of work, a stark contrast to previous weeks when they never approached the limit despite heavy daily use.
Another developer noted hitting 70% usage by Wednesday morning after only three to four hours of actual work over three days.
The math simply doesn’t add up for many users. Reports suggest roughly 10% usage per five-hour session, which translates to about ten sessions weekly. For professionals who previously managed three sessions daily without issue, this represents what some estimate to be a reduction of roughly half to two-thirds of prior capacity.
Anthropic eventually responded in the megathread, noting that they’re “reviewing” comments about usage limits being reached quickly and also asking affected users to share their account details via direct message.
However, this request drew some backlash from users who pointed out that the company set these exact limits and should know precisely what percentage of usage corresponds to token consumption. One particularly frustrated former subscriber noted the irony that Anthropic’s paid tier now offers less usage than competitors’ free modes.
The company’s situation is complicated by mixed user experiences. While the majority report dramatically reduced capacity, some users claim their usage appears normal, suggesting possible bugs or inconsistent implementation. Regardless, the damage to trust is significant, with numerous Max plan subscribers threatening cancellation unless changes arrive within days. For a company competing against ChatGPT and Gemini, this self-inflicted crisis couldn’t come at a worse time.
Dwayne Cubbins
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My fascination with Android phones began the moment I got my hands on one. Since then, I've been on a journey to decode the ever-evolving tech landscape, fueled by a passion for both the "how" and the "why." Since 2018, I've been crafting content that empowers users and demystifies the tech world. From in-depth how-to guides that unlock your phone's potential to breaking news based on original research, I strive to make tech accessible and engaging.
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