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Ishan
Ishan

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Instagrm Rate limit issue

I am developing a mobile application that will request Instagram server for searching photos with the hashtags.Client id is passed with the request.

Since the request limit provided by Instagram is 5000/hour so my question is:-

While requesting api of Instagram via client id rate limit is considered in respect of client id or IP address?

Please suggest me on the same.

I have read the doc but it was not mentioned there.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 1623

Answers (1)

pageman
pageman

Reputation: 3022

From the Instagram Developer site (endpoints):

Limits Be nice. If you're sending too many requests too quickly, we'll send back a 503 error code (server unavailable).

You are limited to 5000 requests per hour per access_token or client_id overall. Practically, this means you should (when possible) authenticate users so that limits are well outside the reach of a given user.

see also "Rate Limit Exceeded Instagram Error":

I tried to count my likes until i hit “Rate Limit Exceeded” Error, It came around 100 – 150 Photos, and i waited for 5 mins and tried to like again then the error goes off until i reach some 50 to 60 pics, from the analysis i suppose Instagram is permitting to like 100 – 200 photos Per Hour.. and for Follows its 60 – 100…

Upvotes: 1

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