Claude Code Users Face Tightened Usage Limits Without Notice

July 18, 2025

Anthropic, the company behind Claude Code, has imposed stricter usage limits on users without prior notification. Many users, especially heavy users, have encountered issues and expressed concerns on Claude Code's GitHub page. The sudden limitations have sparked frustration and confusion among the user community.

THE NBW BRIEF

Anthropic, the company behind Claude Code, has imposed stricter usage limits on users without prior notification.
Many users, especially heavy users, have encountered issues and expressed concerns on Claude Code’s GitHub page.
The sudden limitations have sparked frustration and confusion among the user community.

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