Update (August 30, 2026): the August 19 deadline covered below was extended to August 31 and has now changed again to a September 14 transition. Anthropic said it will permanently raise standard weekly limits by 25% starting September 14, with the current 50% increase staying in place until then (@ClaudeDevs). In the same thread it also stated that this works out to a 17% reduction compared to today. See the September 14 change for the latest, and the usage limits guide for the full picture. The article below is preserved as originally published.
Anthropic's official account @ClaudeDevs announced on X that it is "keeping Claude Code weekly limits 50% higher, now through August 19, for all Pro, Max, Team, and seat-based Enterprise users."
What the Announcement Says
The post confirms that Claude Code's weekly usage limits — the cap on usage allowed within a given period — will remain 50% higher than the standard level through August 19. The word "keeping" suggests this is an extension of a previously applied increase rather than a brand-new change. The announcement does not specify the exact baseline percentages or when the initial increase first took effect.
What This Means for Users
Pro, Max, Team, and seat-based Enterprise users can continue using Claude Code at an elevated usage tier through August 19 without taking any action. This offers some relief for teams and developers who need more headroom in their weekly usage.
What Remains Unconfirmed
The official post does not explain why the higher limits are being extended, nor does it detail what will happen to usage limits after August 19. For the latest status, check Anthropic's official channels.