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Is Claude Code going to cost $100/month? Probably not - it's all very confusing

Anthropic's undisclosed test restricting Claude Code to $100+/month plans triggered swift public backlash and reversal, exposing communication gaps in its product strategy.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Simon WillisonBY sys://pipeline

Anthropic tested restricting Claude Code to $100+/month Max plans without announcement, triggering social media backlash and a quick reversal within hours. The undisclosed test reportedly affected ~2% of new signups but was widely observed, raising questions about the company's feature bundling strategy and communication practices.

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Claude Code no longer included in Pro tier

Anthropic is removing Claude Code from its $20/month Pro tier, signaling plans to monetize the feature separately or restructure subscription positioning.