AI & the web
Rate limit
A restriction on how many operations can occur within a period.
In everyday use
An API allows only a set number of requests each minute.
What to keep in mind
Repeated retries can worsen the problem; follow the service's retry guidance.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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