Claude changes in 2026
2 Claude changes took effect in 2026 so far.
2026 at a glance
- Changes in 2026
- 2
- So far this year
- Biggest increase
- None
- No price went up in 2026
- Cheapest plan now
- $20/mo
- Pro
Plan prices
2026: start vs now
US prices on Jan 1 and today, from the price history. Plans whose price changed come first; plans discontinued before 2026 are left out.
| Plan | Jan 1, 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $20/mosince | $20/mosince | Unchanged |
| Max 5x | $100/mosince | $100/mosince | Unchanged |
| Max 20x | $200/mosince | $200/mosince | Unchanged |
Changes
Every Claude change in 2026
- Mixed-17%Get, got better and worse
Claude Code's temporary +50% weekly boost ended; the permanent limit is now 25% above the original
Was +50% (temporary)now +25%
- Got better2xGet, got better
Claude Code's five-hour limits doubled, and the peak-hour cut on Pro and Max is gone
Was Standardnow Doubled
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