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The Top.gg API enforces rate limits to protect platform stability and prevent abuse. When you exceed a limit, the API returns an HTTP 429 response and blocks your token for one hour. Understanding the limits before you integrate helps you avoid interruptions.

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Global rate limit

The global rate limit applies to all API routes regardless of the resource being accessed. Stay below 100 requests per second across all endpoints combined. Bursting above this threshold triggers the block immediately.

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Resource-specific rate limits

Certain routes have stricter limits in addition to the global limit. Both limits apply simultaneously. If you send more than 60 requests per minute to any /bots/* endpoint, your token is blocked for one hour even if you are within the global limit.

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Handling rate limit errors

When you exceed a rate limit, the API responds with HTTP 429 and a JSON body containing the number of seconds to wait before retrying:
Read the retry-after value and pause all requests for that duration before retrying. Retrying immediately will not succeed and may extend the block.
Repeatedly exceeding rate limits can result in a permanent platform ban. Implement proper backoff logic and respect the retry-after value in every 429 response.
Community SDKs for Top.gg (available for Node.js, Python, and other languages) handle rate limiting and retry logic automatically. Using an SDK reduces the risk of accidentally triggering blocks.