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Claude Code 5-hour limits doubled and peak-hour reduction removed (May 6, 2026)

On May 6, 2026, Anthropic permanently doubled Claude Code's 5-hour limits on paid plans and removed the peak-hour reduction for Claude Code on Pro and Max.

ClaudeLimit changeEnded
Offer
2× 5-hour limit
Started
May 6, 2026
Who
Pro, Max, Team, seat-based Enterprise

Verified Sep 16, 20269to5Google

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  • Weekly limits were not changed by this update.

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On May 6, 2026, Anthropic permanently doubled Claude Code's 5-hour limits on paid plans and removed the peak-hour reduction for Claude Code on Pro and Max.

Pro, Max, Team, seat-based Enterprise

On May 6, 2026.

From 9to5Google (https://9to5google.com/2026/05/06/claude-code-is-getting-higher-usage-limits-doubled-for-most-users/). PromoClock last checked it on Sep 16, 2026.

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