# Is Claude Code still around? (2026) - Verdict

**Yes. Claude Code is live and price-verified as of Sep 8, 2026.**

Category: AI Coding Assistants

- Status: alive
- Lowest paid plan: $20/mo
- Free tier: no (trial only)
- Verified: Sep 8, 2026 · price source: https://claude.com/pricing

## What it is

Claude Code is Anthropic's command-line agent that reads, edits, and runs code across a repo, and it also ships as IDE extensions. It is included with the Claude Pro plan at $20 per month and the Max plan from $100, or billed per token through the Anthropic API. It runs on Claude models such as Sonnet and Opus.
Sources: claude.com (https://claude.com/pricing) · docs.claude.com (https://docs.claude.com/en/docs/claude-code)

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## FAQ

### Is Claude Code shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for Claude Code as of Sep 8, 2026. It is reachable and price-verified; a "dead" status is set only by a human.

### How much does Claude Code cost?
Its lowest paid plan starts at $20/mo (verified Sep 8, 2026); the price links to the vendor's live pricing page as its source.

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