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Metaphor Systems: Rate Limit / Quota Exceeded
Current Status: Degraded
Last checked: 1m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with Metaphor Systems, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
When Metaphor Systems rate limits your searches, you've exceeded the allowed number of queries per time period. This is common for both free and paid tiers.
Error Signatures
Rate limit exceeded429 Too Many RequestsQuota exceededToo many requestsSlow downRequest throttledCommon Causes
- Exceeded plan's queries-per-minute or per-day limit
- Burst of requests triggered protection
- Free tier limits reached
- Shared IP rate limiting
- Organization-wide quota exhausted
✓ How to Fix It
- Check your usage on Metaphor Systems's dashboard
- Implement request queuing and backoff
- Upgrade your plan for higher limits
- Cache results to reduce repeat queries
- Spread requests over time
- Check this page for global throttling issues
Live Signals
Service Components
Metaphor Web
OperationalRecent Incidents
No incidents in the past 30 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I being rate limited on Metaphor Systems?
You've exceeded your plan's query limits. Check your usage dashboard and implement request throttling.
How do I increase my Metaphor Systems rate limit?
Upgrade to a higher tier plan or implement caching to reduce redundant queries.
Is Metaphor Systems throttling everyone?
Check community reports below. Global throttling affects all users; individual rate limits are account-specific.