Anthropic tests how devs react to yanking Claude Code from Pro plan

📰 The Register

Anthropic tests removal of Claude Code from Pro plan, affecting 2% of users, to gauge developer reaction

intermediate Published 22 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Check your Anthropic Pro plan subscription to see if Claude Code is still available
Review the documentation for any changes or updates related to Claude Code
Test alternative code generation tools to prepare for potential removal
Provide feedback to Anthropic on the removal of Claude Code
Evaluate the impact of the change on your development workflow

Who Needs to Know This

Developers and product managers using Anthropic's Pro plan may be affected by this change, and understanding the implications is crucial for their work

Key Insight

💡 Anthropic's test removal of Claude Code from Pro plan may indicate future changes to their subscription model