API rate limiting

noun · updated Aug 2026

Definition

API rate limiting caps how many requests a client may make in a time window to protect platform stability and fair use.

Limits force efficient integrations. Document quotas clearly. Partners who poll aggressively without caching create outages for everyone.

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API rate limiting caps how many requests a client may make in a time window to protect platform stability and fair use.

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