Rate limit explained — How much a service allows in a time periodA service caps requests or token usage over time. Limits can differ by account, project, model and service tier.On this pageAn everyday exampleWhen you’ll encounter itWhat to watch forAn everyday exampleA plugin makes many requests quickly and receives a 429 or “too many requests” response.When you’ll encounter itFor concurrent automation, reduce simultaneous calls and follow the service’s wait and retry guidance.What to watch forAvailable credit does not remove rate limits. Request and token limits are separate; avoid endless retries and inspect the actual error.Related terms & sourcesPrepared from the public sources below. Examples illustrate the concept. Reviewed on 2026-10-15.Back to the AI dictionaryGoogle AI — Rate limits and usage dimensions ↗