When Does Cursor Usage Reset? (Pro, Free & Business Plans)
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Cursor usage resets monthly, on your billing date. If you subscribed on the 14th, your fast request quota and other metered usage refresh every 14th of the month. Free tier limits reset the same way: 30 days from when your trial or cycle started. There is no daily reset for standard usage caps.
- Pro plan: 500 fast requests/month, then unlimited slow requests
- Free plan: 2,000 completions and 50 slow premium requests per month
- Business plan: 500 fast requests/month per seat
How does Cursor usage reset?
Cursor resets all metered quotas (fast requests, premium model completions) at the start of each new billing cycle. That date is fixed to your original subscription or trial start date, not a calendar month boundary. So if you signed up mid-month, your reset is always mid-month, not the 1st.
Cursor does not use rolling windows or 24-hour buckets for its standard caps. Once you exhaust fast requests, you drop into slow mode for the rest of that cycle. Slow requests use the same models but queue behind other traffic, which is why responses feel noticeably sluggish near the end of a billing period.
What are Cursor's usage limits per plan?
| Plan | Fast requests/month | Slow requests | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free (Hobby) | 50 premium slow requests | 2,000 completions | $0 |
| Pro | 500 fast requests | Unlimited (slow) | $20/month |
| Business | 500 fast requests/seat | Unlimited (slow) | $40/user/month |
As of July 2026, Cursor counts "fast requests" against your monthly quota whenever you use a premium model (GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet, etc.) in Agent mode, Chat, or Composer. Basic autocomplete using built-in smaller models does not count against this cap (Cursor pricing page).
Where can I check my current Cursor usage?
Open Cursor's settings, then go to Cursor Settings > General > Account. There is a "Manage Subscription" link that takes you to the billing portal, where you can see your fast request count and next reset date. Alternatively, navigate directly to cursor.com/settings while logged in.
The in-app view shows remaining fast requests as a counter. When it hits zero mid-cycle, Cursor switches automatically to slow requests without prompting you. Many users notice the slowdown before they notice the counter.
What happens when Cursor runs out of fast requests?
After exhausting your 500 fast requests, Cursor doesn't block you. It silently falls back to slow requests: same models, same features, but your prompts are queued behind Pro users who still have fast quota remaining. Response times can jump from 1-3 seconds to 10-30+ seconds depending on server load.
You can buy additional fast request bundles ($10 for 500 extra requests) without waiting for your cycle to reset. These add-on packs expire at the same time as your current billing period, not 30 days from purchase.
How does Cursor's reset policy compare to other AI coding tools?
Cursor's monthly billing-date reset is straightforward compared to tools with more complex windowing. Claude Code, for example, uses a 5-hour rolling usage window that resets continuously, making it harder to predict when limits will lift. Codex usage is tied to OpenAI API token consumption with no fixed monthly cadence.
| Tool | Reset cadence | Limit type |
|---|---|---|
| Cursor Pro | Monthly (billing date) | 500 fast requests |
| Claude Code (Pro) | Rolling 5-hour window | Usage-based |
| Codex | Monthly (API quota) | Token-based |
| GitHub Copilot | Monthly | Completions (no hard cap on Ind.) |
If you're evaluating whether Cursor Pro makes sense for your workflow, see our Cursor Pro worth it breakdown and Claude Code vs Cursor pricing comparison.
How can I make Cursor fast requests last longer?
Fast requests are consumed per prompt turn in Chat and Agent mode when using premium models. Switching the model selector to a smaller or built-in model for routine tasks (autocomplete, quick edits) preserves your quota for complex, multi-step work.
- Use Tab/autocomplete freely: basic completions don't count against your fast request cap
- Batch your context: one long, detailed prompt uses one request; five short back-and-forth turns use five
- Downgrade model for simple tasks: use cursor-small or similar for syntax fixes, reserve GPT-4o/Claude for architecture questions
- Check your reset date before buying add-ons: if you're 2 days from reset, a $10 pack may not be worth it since unused add-on requests expire with your cycle
Key takeaways
- Cursor resets monthly on your billing date, not the 1st of the month
- Pro plan includes 500 fast requests; after that you get unlimited slow requests
- Free tier resets monthly with 50 premium slow requests and 2,000 completions
- You can check remaining quota at cursor.com/settings or in Cursor > General > Account
- Add-on fast request packs ($10 / 500 requests) expire at cycle end, not 30 days from purchase
- Slow mode uses the same models but queues your requests, causing noticeable latency
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