How do I unblock 'Rate Limit Exceeded' on Twitter?

In 2022 you get the error " Rate limit exceeded "on Twitter?

And more precisely :

"Please wait a few moments and then try again. Please wait a few moments and then try again".

This error message occurs when you reach the limits set by Twitter.

See also: How to remove the "sensitive content" block on Twitter in 2022?

Twitter sets different usage limits for each Twitter user: limits on the number of Tweets, Private Messages, limits on the number of Subscriptions per day or per account...etc

This "Rate Limit Exceeded" error may occur on your iPhone, Android, PC or Mac...no matter which terminal you use.

The error is related to intensive use of your Twitter account.

In this article we will look at :

• What does "Rate Limit Exceeded" mean on Twitter in 2022?
• Why 'Rate Limit Exceeded' is appearing on Twitter in 2022 (2 reasons)
• What are the limits of Twitter in 2022?
• How to remove the "rate limit exceeded" block from Twitter in 2022 (3 steps)

Article updated in May 2022.

What does "Rate Limit Exceeded" mean on Twitter in 2022?

"Exceeded rate limit" means on Twitter in 2022 that you have exceeded the limits set by Twitter on the use of your account.

Twitter has set limits on the use of your account to limit the fraudulent use of bots.

Indeed Twitter fights against robots that post mass content (spam), subscribe to mass accounts, send private messages (dm) in large quantities... etc

In short, Twitter wants your account to be used by a human who adopts a human behaviour !

Why 'Rate Limit Exceeded' is appearing on Twitter in 2022 (2 reasons)

"Rate limit exceeded" appears on Twitter in 2022 for 2 main reasons:

• Either you send too many Private Messages or Tweets in 30 minutes or during the day.
• Either you subscribe to many accounts Twitter in 30 minutes or within a day.

There are other possible reasons, but they are rarer.

Let's look at the limits set by Twitter in 2022:

What are the limits of Twitter in 2022?

Here are the limits of Twitter in 2022 regarding the use of your account:

*From 5,000 subscriptions to a Twitter account, specific limits apply.

You will find the limits defined by Twitter (up to date) on the official Twitter Support Center website.

Let's see how to solve the "rate limit exceeded" error on Twitter in 2022 in X simple steps:

How to remove the "rate limit exceeded" block from Twitter in 2022 (3 steps)

To remove the "rate limit exceeded" block from Twitter in 2022, follow these steps 3 steps (in this order):

1. Uninstall and reinstall the Twitter application (iPhone or Android)
2. Change the IP address of your internet connection
3. Wait 30 minutes, then 24 hours 

Let's look at the 3-step guide detailed (with screenshots) to unblock your Twitter account and remove "Rate limit exceeded":

1. Uninstall and reinstall the Twitter application (iPhone or Android)

Another solution to try is to uninstall and then reinstall the Twitter application on your phone.

The method works on iPhone (iOS) and Android Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, Realme...

• On iPhoneTo uninstall Twitter: press and hold the Twitter application icon > Uninstall.
• On AndroidTo uninstall Twitter: press and hold the Twitter icon > Uninstall.

Once the Twitter application is uninstalled, your phone is cleaned of all Twitter data such as cache.

This may be useful for resolving the "Rate Limit Exceeds" error on Twitter.

Then install the Twitter mobile application again:

To install the Twitter application in 2022:

• On iPhone / iOS Go to the App Store > Search for "Twitter"> Install
• On Android Go to your Google Play Store > Search for "Twitter" > Install

Then log in to your Twitter account with your phone number or email.

And try again to send a Tweet or DM, subscribe...

If that doesn't work, go to step 2: change your IP address.

2. Change the IP address of your internet connection

The second possible way to solve the "Too many attempts" error is to change the IP address of your iPhone or Android.

It's easy to do: you disconnect and reconnect the power supply (the socket) of your internet box (router).

Unplugging and replugging your box will allow you to reset and change the IP address of your internet box and therefore of your phone.

By changing your IP address, it is possible that Twitter thinks you are a new user and therefore lets you log in again easily.

Another way to change IP is to switch between Wifi and 4G connection from your iPhone or Android :

• if you are on 4G, switch to Wifi and try to connect to Twitter again
• if you are on Wifi, switch to 4G...

After changing your IP, log back into Twitter.

Normally the message "Rate limit exceeded" should have missing and you can log in as normal.

If not, there is a third and final solution: be patient !

3. Wait 30 minutes, then 24 hours

Finally the 3rd and last method which works at 99% when the other solutions do not work.

Wait first at least 30 minutes by closing your Twitter application.

Twitter limits certain actions for 30 minutes and then resets their safety counter to 0 after 30 minutes.

After the 30 minute wait, reopen your Twitter application and try again to send a Tweet or dm or subscribe to an account.

If you still receive the error "Rate limit exceeded", then proceed to the last step:

Wait 24 hours!

After this 24-hour period, you can try to connect and send messages again.

The "Rate limit exceeded" error should have disappeared with 99% chances after 24 hours of patience.

If you don't, your account will most likely be unrecoverable or even deleted by Twitter.

This method is not the fastest if you are in a hurry to find your Twitter account, but it is the most reliable solution.

Good luck!

Conclusion

When you see the error "Rate limit exceeded" on Twitter in 2022, follow these 3 steps in order:

1. Uninstall and reinstall your Twitter application on your iPhone or Android
2. Change the IP address of your internet connection (switch between 4G and Wifi or unplug/plug your modem)
3. Wait: first 30 minutes, then 24 hours if you have no choice

After 24 hours of waiting it is almost certain that you will be able to use your Twitter account normally.

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Other questions asked about Twitter in 2022:

Why is my Twitter account restricted in 2022?

Your Twitter account is restricted in 2022 because you have certainly exceeded the limits set by Twitter regarding the use of your account:

• Over 2,400 Tweets per 24 hours (or 50 per half hour)
• More than 1,000 PM per day
• More than 400 subscriptions per day

Twitter automatically restricts your account if you behave too aggressively.

Wait between 30 minutes and 24 hours before returning to normal.

What is the follow limit on Twitter in 2022?

The follow limit on Twitter in 2022 is 400 subscriptions per day for a normal account and 1000 subscriptions per day for a certified account (source: Twitter.com).

Note that from 5000 subscriptions onwards, the limit of 400 subscriptions per day can be lowered.

How to get your Twitter account banned in 2022?

You can have your Twitter account banned in 2022 for these main reasons:

•  You spam Twitter with a fake account
• You adopt inappropriate behaviour through your Tweets: threats, incitement to hatred, racism, violence...
• Your Twitter account has been reported by several users
• Your account has been hacked or compromised

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And you will also be interested in our other guides  Twitter 2022 :

• How To Recover Your Twitter Account Without Email Or Phone Number?
• How to View Sensitive Content on Twitter (in 5 clicks)

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Do not hesitate to contact us contact if you have any comments or questions on the subject.

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