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How to Check Your Cursor Usage, Included Credits, and Overage Risk
On Cursor's new plans (The X Subscription: Plus, Premium, Super and Ultra), open Usage at grok.com/dashboard. It shows how much of your weekly pool you have used, the next reset date and your prepaid credit; your editor settings show the same remaining usage. On a legacy plan, your usage is on the Spending tab of cursor.com/dashboard: real-time usage for both pools, your remaining allowance and any on-demand charges.
Checked 18 October 2026 against Cursor's usage and limits help page · By Soren Starck
On Windows? Cursor usage on Windows: a native app for Windows 10 and 11, with alerts before you hit a limit.
Quick answer · Cursor usage tracker
For a one-time check, open Usage at grok.com/dashboard on the new plans, or the Spending tab of cursor.com/dashboard on a legacy plan. For an always-visible comparison of tracker options, see the best Cursor usage trackers for Mac guide.
Understanding Cursor Usage Limits
Cursor's new plans include one weekly pool of usage for Cursor's own models, shared with Grok, and it refreshes weekly. Plus includes Cursor's own models only (Grok 4.7, Grok 4.6, Grok 4.5 and Composer 2.5), at fixed settings; on Premium and above, third-party models are paid from prepaid credit at API list price. Legacy plans keep a monthly allowance in two pools, with on-demand usage past it. Unused included usage does not roll over on either kind of plan.
If you remember the older 500 fast requests/month model, treat it as stale for current buying decisions. The practical question now is: how quickly are your included credits being consumed, and will you notice before overage or workflow friction hits?
Method 1: Check the Cursor Dashboard
- New plans: open Usage at grok.com/dashboard (or your editor settings) for the weekly pool used, the next reset and your prepaid credit; manage credit under Additional usage credits at grok.com/dashboard/billing
- Legacy plans: sign in at cursor.com/dashboard and open the Spending tab for usage in each pool (Cursor models, other models), your remaining allowance and on-demand charges
On the new plans, when the weekly pool runs out you can keep working from prepaid credit, wait for the weekly reset, or upgrade; prepaid credit does not reset with the pool. On a legacy plan, usage resets monthly with your billing cycle, and past the included amount you turn on on-demand usage (pay as you go) or upgrade. Prices for each plan are in our Cursor pricing guide; on a legacy plan, which tier your Spending tab points to is in Cursor Pro vs Pro+ vs Ultra.
Limitations: the page is a static snapshot, doesn't notify you, and you have to remember to refresh it. By the time you check, you may already have burned more budget than expected.
Method 2: Real-Time Monitoring with SessionWatcher
SessionWatcher, a Cursor usage tracker for Mac and Windows, sits in your Mac menu bar or Windows taskbar and shows legacy-plan Cursor usage live, with no tab-switching and no refreshing. Support for the new plans' weekly pool is being checked.
- Included credits and usage: updates as you work
- Burn-rate projection: at this pace, you know when budget pressure starts
- Premium model breakdown: which model choices burn budget fastest
- Billing-cycle countdown: when your monthly allowance resets
- Desktop notifications: alerts before usage surprises interrupt work
SessionWatcher
Cursor's dashboard is not always visible.
SessionWatcher is.
Native app for the Mac menu bar and the Windows taskbar. Track Claude, Codex and 20 more tools' usage, costs, and rate limits in real time.
“Fast, simple, and does exactly what it should. Definitely worth it.”
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macOS 14+. Free for 7 days, no credit card.
Manual Dashboard vs Always-On Tracking
| Check | What you learn | Weak spot | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cursor dashboard | Credits and model spend | Static snapshot | Occasional manual checks |
| SessionWatcher | Live usage and burn rate | macOS 14+ or Windows 10 (2004+)/11 only | Developers who need usage visible while coding |
SessionWatcher vs. Cursor Dashboard
| Feature |  SessionWatcher | cursor.com Dashboard |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time usage visibility | Yes | Snapshot, you refresh |
| Burn-rate projection | Yes | No |
| Budget warning | Desktop notifications | None |
| Setup required | Install and sign in | Login + remember to check |
| Workflow interruption | None (menu bar / taskbar) | Switch to browser |
| Cost | $6.99 one-time | Free |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my Cursor usage?
On the new plans, Usage at grok.com/dashboard (and your editor settings) shows your weekly pool used, the next reset and your prepaid credit. On a legacy plan, the Spending tab of cursor.com/dashboard shows usage for both pools, remaining allowance and on-demand charges. SessionWatcher for Cursor keeps legacy-plan usage visible in your Mac menu bar or Windows taskbar.
On a legacy plan, for a closer look at the cursor.com dashboard (what it reports, what it cannot warn you about, and how it compares with the alternatives), see the Cursor usage dashboard guide; it describes the legacy plans' monthly pools.
Does Cursor still use fast and slow requests?
No. Cursor's older Pro plan centered on 500 fast requests. On the new plans each paid plan has a weekly pool of usage, legacy plans a monthly allowance, and Cursor's docs say requests are never downgraded in quality or speed when you run out.
Why is Cursor suddenly slow today?
Probably not your usage: Cursor says requests are never downgraded in quality or speed when you run out. Slowness, or “rate limited by model provider”, usually means the model is busy at its provider. Switch models, and check whether Cursor is down right now. What that error means.
Is there a Cursor monitor app for macOS?
Yes: SessionWatcher for Cursor, a native macOS menu bar app, also available for Windows 10 (2004+) and 11 in the taskbar (see SessionWatcher for Windows). It tracks legacy Cursor plans; support for the new weekly pool is being checked. $6.99 one-time, one licence key for both.