Cursor usage limit reached? When it refreshes, what to do

Cursor usage limit reached: what to do

Updated 2026-10-18. From Cursor's pricing page and usage FAQ.

Quick answer

You used your plan's weekly AI usage pool, which Cursor shares with Grok. Keep going with top-offs or wait for the weekly refresh; remaining usage is always shown in settings. Third-party models are billed at API list price with spending caps you set.

Plan	Price / mo	Key limit	Resets
Plus	$8	Shared AI usage pool across Cursor and Grok	weekly
Premium	$30	4x usage vs Plus	weekly
Super	$100	15x usage vs Plus	weekly
Ultra	$200	50x usage vs Plus	weekly

What to do

Check settings for remaining usage.
Top off to keep going now, or wait for the weekly refresh.
Switch to Grok models: Premium and above include generous Grok usage; third-party models are pay-as-you-go at API list price.
Upgrade: Premium 4x Plus, Super 15x, Ultra 50x. See is Cursor worth it.

Why it ran out

The pool is shared with Grok Chat, Imagine, Voice and Bot.
Plus includes Grok models only, so other models cost extra at API list price.

Spending caps

For third-party models you pay for exactly what you use and can set spending caps to control costs.

Sources

Cursor: pricing and usage FAQ

FAQ

When does the Cursor limit reset?

The allowance refreshes weekly.

How do I check my Cursor usage?

In settings; Cursor says remaining usage is always shown there.

Why is Claude or GPT extra in Cursor?

Self-serve plans include Grok model usage only; third-party models are billed at API list price.

Does using Grok eat my Cursor limit?

Yes. The pool is shared across Cursor and Grok.