Anthropic tested removing Claude Code from the Pro plan
Summary
Anthropic tested removing Claude Code from the Pro plan for a subset of new signups, causing confusion as public docs suggested a universal change. The head of growth described it as a small test aimed at matching evolving usage patterns, where long-running async agents are now common; Claude Code has since been re-emphasized in pricing for Pro, while Max remains the home for heavier usage. The episode reflects growing demand for Claude Code and compute constraints shaping product decisions and communication.