Claude API Usage Data Shows Impact of New Limits on Max Plan Users
User Data Shows Significant Usage Reduction After Limits
A long-term Claude user on the Max 20x plan has shared detailed API-equivalent usage data showing the impact of recently implemented limits. The user, who has been on Max plans since their release in May and previously used multiple $20 plans, experienced a noticeable change in usage patterns approximately 8 days before the post.
Before vs After Usage Comparison
Before limits (22-day period):
- Total spend: $4,618.17
- Average daily usage: ~$209.92/day
- Pattern showed binge days with March 20 at $876, and March 14, 22, 27, and 28 all over $400
- Median day estimated at $130-140
After limits (7-day period March 30 – April 5):
- Total spend: $361.56
- Average daily usage: ~$51.65/day
- User hit their weekly limit with this reduced usage
Workflow Impact
The user reports having to "very significantly change the way I work" and has:
- Used Sonnet
- Installed Codex and used it once
- Estimated needing "four 20x Max plans to code like I used to code"
The user notes that while some reports of limits might be due to misunderstanding token usage, their data shows a clear change in available capacity.
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