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Update and API Limits
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<h2>Why does Twitter have limits?<br /></h2>
<p>Twitter limits alleviate some of the strain on the invisible part of Twitter, which prevents error pages and down time on the visible part. For the sake of reliability (fewer robots and whales) we've placed limits on actions like following, API requests per hour, and number of updates per day. This doesn't restrain reasonable usage, and will not affect most people. Although the limits are a recent addition to Twitter, we've always been about limits, starting with 140 characters per update. We embrace the idea that constraint inspires creativity. </p>
<p> </p>
<h2>What are the limits?<br /></h2>
<p>We're starting with a few limits based on various parameters, and we'll be adding more as time goes on. We reveal some limits only when you reach them, and tell you about others in advance. Twitter currently applies limits to any person who reaches:</p>
<ul>
<li>1,000 total updates per day, on any and all devices (web, mobile web, phone, API, etc. )<br /></li>
<li>250 total direct messages per day, on any and all devices<br /></li>
<li>150 API requests per hour<br /></li>
</ul>
<p>We've also placed limits on the number of people you can follow. You can learn more on the <a href="http://help.twitter.com/forums/10711/entries/68916" title="Follow Limits and Best Practices">Follow Limits and Best Practices Page.</a></p>
<p> </p>
<h2>What if I hit a limit?<br /></h2>
<p>People using multiple API clients at once may see the per hour API request limit, as usual. Most people will not be affected. If you do reach a limit, we'll let you know with a handy error message letting you know which limit you've hit. With the exception of the follow limit, all limits are time based, so you'll be able to try again in 24 hours. If you have problems with limits, visit our <a href="http://help.twitter.com/forums/10713/entries/66885" title="Limits troubleshooting">troubleshooting page</a> for more information. </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Update on Oct 13, 2009: We are experiencing an issue with update limits. Our engineers are working on it. Hang in there!</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<h2>Why does Twitter have limits?<br /></h2>
<p>Twitter limits alleviate some of the strain on the invisible part of Twitter, which prevents error pages and down time on the visible part. For the sake of reliability (fewer robots and whales) we've placed limits on actions like following, API requests per hour, and number of updates per day. This doesn't restrain reasonable usage, and will not affect most people. Although the limits are a recent addition to Twitter, we've always been about limits, starting with 140 characters per update. We embrace the idea that constraint inspires creativity. </p>
<p> </p>
<h2>What are the limits?<br /></h2>
<p>We're starting with a few limits based on various parameters, and we'll be adding more as time goes on. We reveal some limits only when you reach them, and tell you about others in advance. Twitter currently applies limits to any person who reaches:</p>
<ul>
<li>1,000 total updates per day, on any and all devices (web, mobile web, phone, API, etc. )<br /></li>
<li>250 total direct messages per day, on any and all devices<br /></li>
<li>150 API requests per hour<br /></li>
</ul>
<p>We've also placed limits on the number of people you can follow. You can learn more on the <a href="http://help.twitter.com/forums/10711/entries/68916" title="Follow Limits and Best Practices">Follow Limits and Best Practices Page.</a></p>
<p> </p>
<h2>What if I hit a limit?<br /></h2>
<p>People using multiple API clients at once may see the per hour API request limit, as usual. Most people will not be affected. If you do reach a limit, we'll let you know with a handy error message letting you know which limit you've hit. With the exception of the follow limit, all limits are time based, so you'll be able to try again in 24 hours. If you have problems with limits, visit our <a href="http://help.twitter.com/forums/10713/entries/66885" title="Limits troubleshooting">troubleshooting page</a> for more information. </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Update on Oct 13, 2009: We are experiencing an issue with update limits. Our engineers are working on it. Hang in there!</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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