Twitter / X Rate Limit Exceeded — What It Means & How to Fix It

What Does This Error Mean?

A rate limit error means you have done too many actions in a short period of time. Twitter/X sets limits on how many tweets, likes, follows, or DMs you can send per day. The only fix is to wait — the limit resets automatically.

Affected Models

Twitter for iPhone
Twitter for Android
Twitter Web
X App

Common Causes

Liking, retweeting, or following too many accounts too quickly
Sending too many tweets or DMs in a short window
A third-party Twitter tool is making too many automated requests
You are using the Twitter API and have exceeded your monthly limit
Multiple devices logged into the same account are all acting at once

How to Fix It

Stop whatever action triggered the rate limit — stop liking, tweeting, or following for now.

Continuing to try the action will not help and may extend the restriction.
Wait 15 minutes to 24 hours depending on which limit you hit.

Twitter resets most rate limits within 15 minutes. Daily action limits reset at midnight UTC.
Check if a third-party app (like a scheduling tool) is acting on your behalf and generating extra requests.

Go to Settings > Security > Apps and sessions and revoke access for any apps you don't need.
If you use the Twitter API, log in to developer.twitter.com and check your usage dashboard.

Free tier API accounts have very low monthly request limits under X Corp's current pricing.
Once the limit resets, slow down your activity — spread likes, follows, and tweets out over time.

Twitter's automated systems flag accounts that act too quickly as potential spam bots.

When to Call a Professional

Rate limit issues do not need professional help — they reset on their own. If you are a developer using the Twitter API and hitting rate limits frequently, review Twitter's API documentation at developer.twitter.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Twitter rate limit last?

Most rate limits reset after 15 minutes. Daily limits (like the tweet limit) reset at midnight UTC. If you hit a very strict limit, it may take up to 24 hours.

What is the daily tweet limit on X?

X (Twitter) has changed these limits over time. As of 2024, free accounts can send around 500 tweets per day. Verified (paid) accounts have higher limits.

Can hitting rate limits get my account suspended?

Repeatedly hitting rate limits — especially in an automated way — can trigger a suspension. Twitter's systems treat rapid, high-volume activity as potential spam. Keep your activity at a natural, human pace to avoid account action.