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Third-Party API Rate Limiting on Replit
Third-party API returns 429 Too Many Requests. You're hitting rate limits and requests are being rejected.
Replit apps can generate many rapid requests, quickly hitting API quotas.
Error Messages You Might See
429 Too Many Requests
rate_limit_exceeded
Too Many Requests - rate limit exceeded
Common Causes
- No request throttling or delay between calls
- Multiple API calls per user action instead of batch
- Testing with production API key (low rate limits)
- Concurrent requests without queuing
- Missing exponential backoff on retries
How to Fix It
Implement exponential backoff for retries. Use request queuing (RxJava, RabbitMQ). Cache API responses aggressively. Batch requests where possible (e.g., /api/v1/users?ids=1,2,3). Use development API tier with higher limits for testing. Monitor Replit logs for rate limit headers (Retry-After).
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Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions
How do I implement exponential backoff?
Wait 1s, 2s, 4s, 8s between retries. Stop after max attempts
Can I increase API rate limits?
Check API provider's pricing tier. Development tiers often have low limits