Anthropic tested removing Claude Code from the Pro plan

Anthropic briefly tested removing Claude Code from the $20 Pro plan for about 2% of new signups, while existing users kept access.

The change sparked confusion and criticism after users noticed the pricing page and subscription details had shifted.

Anthropic said it was only a small test, not a permanent policy change, and restored Claude Code to the Pro plan page.

The incident highlights how AI firms are experimenting with subscription tiers as usage grows, and how public pricing changes can quickly backfire.