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Claude Max users report unexplained usage drains

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Users on Anthropic's Claude Max 20X plan are reporting unexpectedly high usage drains, even when not actively using the service. One user described their usage jumping to 98% of the 4-hour limit after asking a single, general question to the Fable 5 model. Another user noted their usage increased to 8% within 30 minutes of a reset, despite no activity on any device. AI

IMPACT Potential issues with usage tracking or model efficiency could impact user experience and subscription management for AI services.

RANK_REASON User reports of a product issue, not a new release or significant industry event.

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Claude Max users report unexplained usage drains

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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/AaddeMos ·

    20x max plan usage drain while not doing anything

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I have encountered something very strange. I am on the Claude Max 20X plan, and I just woke up. I asked Claude one question, and then I got a notification that my usage limit for the 4-hour segment was at 98%.</p> <p>I have no…

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