Claude Code weekly limits took effect for Pro and Max alongside the 5-hour window, with an extra Opus weekly cap on Max.

A source-linked change to usage terms or limits.

Exact effect time unavailable. The date below is when this change was announced, not proof that every account changed at that moment. This record is classified as completed; follow its sources for the available evidence.

What happened

Provider / product: Anthropic / Claude Code
Plans: pro, max5, max20
Announced: Aug 28, 2025
Effective: Exact time not established
Audience: paid · Pro and Max subscribers
Model or pool: Not specified
Provider-stated reason: See 2025-07-28 announcement

Primary evidence and context

Follow the original posts or documentation. Announcement posts and completion evidence can say different things; check each source's claim.

Source 1: techcrunch.com ↗press · Gives the Aug 28 effective date. The primary tweet only says 'late August'.
Source 2: @AnthropicAI ↗official

Research notes

Weekly usage limits, with a 7-day window, took effect alongside the rolling 5-hour window, with an additional Opus-specific weekly cap on Max.