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PRO MAX 5X QUOTA DEPLETED IN 90 MINUTES

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
SUN, APR 12, 2026

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Users report the Pro Max 5x plan exhausting its quota in just 1.5 hours despite moderate usage patterns. The issue has sparked discussion about rate limiting and quota allocation across the service.

A reported issue on the Claude Code repository shows multiple users encountering rapid quota depletion on the Pro Max 5x tier. Users describe their usage as moderate, raising questions about how quotas are calculated and applied. The GitHub issue has generated significant engagement, with 67 comments and 139 upvotes on Hacker News, indicating widespread concern. Discussion centers on whether the quota system is functioning as intended or if users are experiencing unexpected consumption rates. The timing of exhaustion—90 minutes for what should be a premium tier—suggests either aggressive rate limiting, miscalculation of usage metrics, or a mismatch between quota expectations and actual service delivery. No official statement has been released addressing the discrepancy. Affected users are seeking clarification on quota calculation methods and potential solutions, with some questioning whether the Pro Max 5x tier offers sufficient value at current consumption rates.

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