Is Claude Code going to cost $100/month? Probably not - it's all very confusing

This article discusses Anthropic's quiet update to their pricing page, which initially moved Claude Code from the $20/month Pro plan to the $100/month or $200/month Max plans, causing confusion and backlash on social media. Anthropic's Head of Growth later clarified it was a small test on ~2% of new signups, but the author questions this explanation. The piece explores the negative impact on user trust, affordability concerns, and strategic uncertainty for developers relying on Claude Code. It also notes Claude Cowork remains on the $20 plan. The article is relevant to IT/Technology as it covers a tech product pricing change, developer tools, and industry reactions.