# “Usage limit reached” overlay blocks AskQuestion multiple-choice prompts **URL:** \ **Category:** Bug Reports\ **Tags:** layout\ **Created:** [April 10, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289 "2026-04-10T12:21:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JonEcho](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9e8a1a/32.png) [@JonEcho](https://forum.cursor.com/u/JonEcho)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/1 "2026-04-10T12:21:21Z")
### Where does the bug appear (feature/product)? Cursor IDE ### Describe the Bug When the Usage limit reached UI appears, it can render above the agent’s AskQuestion multiple-choice prompt (the structured options UI). The options become unreadable and the prompt is not interactable because pointer events and focus appear to go to the usage-limit layer instead of the AskQuestion UI. This can stall agent workflows that require answering AskQuestion prompts in order to proceed. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Use a workflow in Cursor IDE that triggers an AskQuestion-style multiple-choice prompt (agent presents several options to pick from) while the Usage limit reached state is visible to the user. 2. Observe that the usage-limit overlay appears above the AskQuestion UI and that you cannot reliably click or select the options. ### Expected Behavior - The AskQuestion UI should remain fully visible and interactive, or - Usage-limit messaging should not occlude modal / blocking agent prompts (for example, by deferring its display, lowering its z-index relative to modals, or clearly replacing/suspending the AskQuestion UI in a consistent way). ### Operating System Windows 10/11 ### Version Information Latest stable as of 04/10/2026 (IDE) ### Does this stop you from using Cursor Yes - Cursor is unusable ---
**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/colin/32/90452_2.png) [@Colin](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Colin)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/5 "2026-04-13T17:45:40Z")
Hey @JonEcho! Thanks for the report. If this happens again, could you please share a screenshot? ---
**Author:** ![JonEcho](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9e8a1a/32.png) [@JonEcho](https://forum.cursor.com/u/JonEcho)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/7 "2026-04-13T18:10:34Z")
@Colin Here you go. It’s kinda tough to see, but you can tell there is a AskQuestion behind the pop-up. One note: it didn’t happen in editor view. It’s specific to the new Agents window. Editor view properly moves the pop-up above the AskQuestion box. ![Screenshot 2026-04-10 065758](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/original/3X/c/b/cb51153d26129898e6d10e4d2060f1e4bd97f442.png) ---
**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/colin/32/90452_2.png) [@Colin](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Colin)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/8 "2026-04-14T12:40:47Z")
Thanks @JonEcho! I’ve filed a bug with the team. 🙏 ---
**Author:** ![cy\_c](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f475e1/32.png) [@cy\_c](https://forum.cursor.com/u/cy_c)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/10 "2026-04-23T09:12:03Z")
### Where does the bug appear (feature/product)? Cursor IDE ### Describe the Bug When the usage limit is reached, the banner displayed in the UI overlaps with the agent’s question area, making it difficult or impossible to read or interact with the content underneath. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Use Cursor AI IDE until reaching the usage limit 2. Switch to Agent view 3. Trigger an agent interaction (e.g., agent asks a question or requires input) 4. Observe the UI layout ### Expected Behavior show either one or show like column flex box like Editor View ### Screenshots / Screen Recordings Agent View: ![螢幕擷取畫面 2026-04-23 170813.png](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/original/3X/b/6/b6b7d7f8249a9fc3ff11394c90fbb5ccbbcb234e.png) Editor View ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/original/3X/a/5/a5d96a4f699a0d0751b9104312253024760f7bb3.png) ### Operating System Windows 10/11 ### Version Information Version: 3.1.17 (user setup) VSCode Version: 1.105.1 Commit: fce1e9ab7844f9ea35793da01e634aa7e50bce90 Date: 2026-04-19T19:33:58.189Z Layout: glass Build Type: Stable Release Track: Nightly Electron: 39.8.1 Chromium: 142.0.7444.265 Node.js: 22.22.1 V8: 14.2.231.22-electron.0 OS: Windows\_NT x64 10.0.22631 ### Does this stop you from using Cursor Yes - Cursor is unusable ---
**Author:** ![leobaillard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/779978/32.png) [@leobaillard](https://forum.cursor.com/u/leobaillard)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/13 "2026-04-28T14:51:20Z")
Still happens on the latest version, what is the status of the resolution please? Or at least a workaround? (if I switch to editor view, the chat/plan where I had the issue is not visible) **Version information** Version: 3.2.11 VSCode Version: 1.105.1 Commit: e9ee1339915a927dfb2df4a836dd9c8337e17cc0 Date: 2026-04-24T14:36:47.933Z Layout: glass Build Type: Stable Release Track: Default Electron: 39.8.1 Chromium: 142.0.7444.265 Node.js: 22.22.1 V8: 14.2.231.22-electron.0 OS: Linux x64 6.18.15+deb14-amd64 ---
**Author:** ![jmvtrinidad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/278dde/32.png) [@jmvtrinidad](https://forum.cursor.com/u/jmvtrinidad)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/14 "2026-05-07T12:54:48Z")
### Where does the bug appear (feature/product)? Cursor IDE ### Describe the Bug When the Usage Limit Reached UI is showing it overlaps the other information like answering question ### Steps to Reproduce just reach the limit then user prompt should result in a question and answer, you will not be able the option for answer because it is behind the Usage Limit Reached UI ### Expected Behavior dont overlap the UI ### Screenshots / Screen Recordings ![image_bug_cursor.png](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/original/3X/0/b/0bcf1f626a761bd3dd625595dde7556096cfbb19.png) ### Operating System MacOS ### Version Information Version: 3.3.12 VSCode Version: 1.105.1 Commit: 75c0dfd29aecf2cc208dbaf761d5cc459c601aa0 Date: 2026-05-06T03:47:52.249Z Layout: glass Build Type: Stable Release Track: Default Electron: 39.8.1 Chromium: 142.0.7444.265 Node.js: 22.22.1 V8: 14.2.231.22-electron.0 OS: Darwin arm64 25.4.0 ### For AI issues: which model did you use? Auto or default ### Additional Information Cursor works but it is very troublesome, better for this limit to hide, I dont have access on it anyway only my administrator has access on it on the cursor dashboard ### Does this stop you from using Cursor No - Cursor works, but with this issue ---
**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/colin/32/90452_2.png) [@Colin](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Colin)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/15 "2026-05-07T13:00:00Z")
Thanks for the reports. We’re bumping the priority of this bug up. ---
**Author:** ![leobaillard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/779978/32.png) [@leobaillard](https://forum.cursor.com/u/leobaillard)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/17 "2026-05-19T10:07:20Z")
Hi! Were are we on this? It is a major issue for us as when the conversation was started in agent mode, there is (to my knowledge) no way to answer the questions even when going back to editor mode, the conversation does not show up there at all (only passed ones when editor mode was default). ---
**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/colin/32/90452_2.png) [@Colin](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Colin)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/18 "2026-05-19T13:08:03Z")
A fix should make it into _v3.5_, which is around the corner. ---
**Author:** ![loodvn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/loodvn/32/90682_2.png) [@loodvn](https://forum.cursor.com/u/loodvn)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/19 "2026-05-20T12:09:57Z")
AskQuestion is also broken for me - I also ran out of usage but I don’t get the popup since I’m using Composer 2. So in my case it’s just plain missing (in the Agent UI). Thanks! ```auto Version: 3.4.20 VSCode Version: 1.105.1 Commit: 0cf8b06883f54e26bb4f0fb8647c9500ccb43310 Date: 2026-05-15T02:26:10.351Z (5 days ago) Layout: glass Build Type: Stable Release Track: Default Electron: 39.8.1 Chromium: 142.0.7444.265 Node.js: 22.22.1 V8: 14.2.231.22-electron.0 OS: Darwin arm64 25.5.0 ``` ---
**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/colin/32/90452_2.png) [@Colin](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Colin)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/20 "2026-05-20T17:33:25Z")
@loodvn Let me know if this is still the case on 3.5, which should be available via in-app upgrade now. ---
**Author:** ![loodvn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/loodvn/32/90682_2.png) [@loodvn](https://forum.cursor.com/u/loodvn)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/21 "2026-05-21T09:28:28Z")
Seems to be sorted, thanks for checking! ---
**Author:** ![Sports\_Meta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Sports\_Meta](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Sports_Meta)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/24 "2026-06-02T20:26:27Z")
Adding my experience as a **paying Pro subscriber** (not trial). **Problem** The persistent **“Usage limit reached”** bar sits directly above the chat composer in Agent view. It cannot be dismissed. I understand this is meant to indicate quota state, but: 1. The product **still works normally** for my day-to-day use (e.g. Agent replies continue, including on Auto) — so the banner feels like a hard block even though I can keep working. 2. The bar **overlaps / blocks** other UI — including agent **AskQuestion** option chips and other popovers — making normal workflows impossible to complete. 3. On **Spending** dashboard, my included usage is at **100%** with **On-Demand disabled** until reset — so the banner stays for the **entire billing period** (~11+ days). That is a long time for a **non-dismissible** UI element fixed over the input area. **Expected behavior** - Usage warnings are fine (status bar, toast, settings badge) — but they should **not occlude** interactive UI. - Provide a **dismiss / collapse** control when the user acknowledges the limit. - When the product remains usable, messaging should not behave like a modal blocking layer over the composer. - **z-index** : usage banners must stay **below** blocking agent prompts (AskQuestion, confirmations). **Comparison** Other IDEs show quota/billing notices without pinning an uncloseable strip over the primary input for weeks. **Environment** - Plan: Pro ($20/mo) - OS: Windows 10 - Layout: glass / Agent chat - Spending: Total + Auto+Composer + API all at 100%; On-Demand off; resets on June 13 **Severity** The IDE **still works normally** for basic Agent use, but **Yes — repeatedly blocks required UI** and degrades paid UX. Happy to provide more screenshots or Request IDs if needed. ---
**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/user_avatar/forum.cursor.com/colin/32/90452_2.png) [@Colin](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Colin)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/25 "2026-06-02T21:00:50Z")
@Sports_Meta The bug users were facing in this thread was fixed in 3.5. If you’re still facing the exact same bug (overlaying AskQuestion prompts), please share your Cursor version and a screenshot! If it’s a different issue / piece of feedback, a new thread is probably best. ---
**Author:** ![Thuan\_Vo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e19adc/32.png) [@Thuan\_Vo](https://forum.cursor.com/u/Thuan_Vo)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.cursor.com/t/usage-limit-reached-overlay-blocks-askquestion-multiple-choice-prompts/157289/26 "2026-07-06T03:34:09Z")
I can still see ![bug1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/cursor1/original/3X/a/a/aaab7724df1e3151119db44896d73a8fcf26834b.png)