Anthropic's Claude Code Hit by Unexpected Usage Limits

Users of Anthropic's Claude Code have been encountering unexpectedly strict usage limits since Monday, particularly impacting heavy users on the $200/month Max plan. Users receive only a vague "usage limit reached" message without explanation or prior notice, leading to suspicions of downgraded subscriptions or inaccurate usage tracking. Anthropic acknowledged the issue but offered no details. The incident highlights flaws in Anthropic's tiered pricing, which lacks clear usage guarantees, making planning difficult for users. The high value proposition of the Max plan, allowing some users to generate over $1000 in API calls daily, is also a central point of concern, raising questions about its long-term sustainability. The lack of transparency is eroding user confidence.