API Rate Limits

Restrictions on the number of API calls a client can make within a specific timeframe.

What are API Rate Limits?

API rate limiting controls how many API requests a client can make to prevent server overload and abuse.

API rate limits help maintain system stability and prevent abuse.

Common rate limiting techniques include:

  • Token bucket – Allocates a set number of requests over time
  • Leaky bucket – Processes requests at a fixed rate
  • IP-based and user-based rate limits

    • Most APIs enforce rate limits to prevent excessive usage from affecting performance.

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