Anthropic renames Claude Max 20x to Ultra and drops the 5-hour usage limit for verified Ultra accounts

Sat, Oct 31 03:00 UTC+8

Anthropic renamed its top Claude plans: the $100/month Max 5x is now Max and the $200/month Max 20x is now Ultra, prices unchanged, subscribers moved automatically. Verified Ultra accounts lose the rolling five-hour limit, though the weekly cap (10x Pro) stays; new accounts keep a temporary limit until verified. The plans include monthly API credits: $100 on Max, $200 on Ultra.

Why it matters

The five-hour cap has been a major pain point for heavy Claude and Claude Code users; removing it changes how long-running coding and agent workflows can be run on a subscription.

Sources3

AnthropicOfficial · WebsiteSat, Oct 31 03:00 UTC+8What is the Ultra plan? | Claude Help CenterView original · Sat, Oct 31 03:00 UTC+8
The VergeMediaSat, Oct 31 03:26 UTC+8Max, Ultra, Claude.View original · Sat, Oct 31 03:26 UTC+8
Windows ReportMediaSat, Oct 31 03:26 UTC+8Anthropic Renames Claude Max 5x and 20x Plans, Removes Ultra’s 5-Hour Limit for Verified AccountsView original · Sat, Oct 31 03:26 UTC+8

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