Perplexity Pro accounts from promo codes got lower weekly limits, which Perplexity tied to fraud and code resale.

A source-linked change to usage terms or limits.

Exact effect time unavailable. The date below is when this change was announced, not proof that every account changed at that moment. This record is classified as completed; follow its sources for the available evidence.

What happened

Provider / product: Perplexity / Perplexity Pro
Plans: pro
Announced: May 19, 2026
Effective: Exact time not established
Audience: paid · Pro accounts tied to promotional codes
Model or pool: Not specified
Provider-stated reason: Fraud and unauthorized resale of promo codes

Primary evidence and context

Follow the original posts or documentation. Announcement posts and completion evidence can say different things; check each source's claim.

Source 1: www.androidauthority.com ↗press · Spokesperson statement
Source 2: piunikaweb.com ↗press

Research notes

After user reports of lower weekly limits, Perplexity said promo-code accounts had different limits because of fraud and code resale.