Customers revolt as GitHub Copilot 'fixes' rate limits
GitHub Copilot's bug fix just became a feature disaster. Token counting was broken. Now it's fixed—and subscriptions are burning out in hours instead of months.
Why it matters
A critical infrastructure fix in GitHub Copilot's token-counting mechanism has unintentionally accelerated rate limit exhaustion, triggering customer backlash. This exposes the tension between accurate usage billing and user experience in AI-native developer tools—and raises questions about how companies communicate technical changes that fundamentally alter product economics.
The key facts
5 to knowGitHub Copilot bug fix corrected token usage undercounting
Rate limit exhaustion now occurs much faster post-fix
Customer subscription allowances depleted rapidly
Published April 15, 2026 — potential April Fools timing requires verification
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Publisher excerpt: Repair of bug that undercounted token usage leads to rapid exhaustion of subscription allowance