AI NewsPerplexity Users Claim Their Usage Limit Was Significantly Reduced, Company Reportedly Responds

Perplexity Users Claim Their Usage Limit Was Significantly Reduced, Company Reportedly Responds

6:50 PM IST · May 19, 2026

Several Perplexity users woke up last week to find their accounts' usage significantly reduced. Sharing their frustrations online, these users highlighted that the rate limits were cut short to the point that their daily usage was getting exhausted in just a few queries. The list of impacted users includes those on the free tier and those paying for a subscription. After spending multiple days in confusion, the artificial intelligence (AI) company has reportedly issued a statement, shedding light on the reason behind the throttling exercise.