Claude Code weekly limits to drop by one third starting tomorrow

Anthropic announced that, beginning in May 2026, its Claude Code product will adopt new weekly usage limits as part of a limited‑time promotion. The change, detailed in a support article on the Claude website, outlines the revised cap on the number of code‑generation requests that users can submit each week. The update is intended to manage demand while offering an incentive for early adopters to explore the service.

Under the new policy, free‑tier users will receive a higher weekly allowance—up to 5,000 requests—compared with the previous 2,000‑request cap, while paid subscribers will see a proportional increase that aligns with their plan tier. The promotion is available for a 30‑day period, after which the limits will revert to the standard rates unless further adjustments are announced. Anthropic also provided guidance on how to monitor usage and how to request a temporary lift if a project requires additional capacity.

The announcement sparked discussion on Hacker News, where the post received 44 points and 15 comments. Users noted the potential impact on developers who rely on Claude Code for rapid prototyping, and some expressed interest in the temporary boost as a way to evaluate the service before committing to a paid plan. Anthropic’s update reflects the company’s broader strategy to balance accessibility with resource constraints as the AI‑driven coding market expands.