Update (August 30, 2026): the August 31 deadline covered below has changed 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 X account @ClaudeDevs announced an extension to the increased weekly usage limits for Claude Code, Anthropic's command-line coding tool. The original announcement reads as follows.
We're extending the 50% increase to weekly Claude Code limits through August 31. We hope to make this a permanent change to our plans, but strong demand for our models means that capacity may be tight over the coming weeks. We'll keep you posted as things develop.
What the Announcement Says
The announcement extends the 50% increase to Claude Code's weekly usage limits through August 31. Anthropic said it hopes to make this change a permanent part of its plans, but also noted that strong demand for its models means capacity may be tight over the coming weeks.
What It Means for Users
Claude Code users can continue to use the increased weekly limits at least through August 31. However, since Anthropic has not yet confirmed whether the increase will become permanent, and mentioned that capacity could be temporarily constrained depending on demand, users should keep an eye on future updates.
Details
Specific limit figures, which plans are affected, and the timeline for a permanent decision were not included in the official announcement.
For the latest status, please check Anthropic's official channels.
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