How long does error 429 last?

Roblox rate limits (error 429) usually last between 15 and 60 minutes. If you continue to make requests while limited the timer may reset. Stop all Roblox activity and wait at least 15 minutes for it to resolve.

Why do I keep getting error 429?

If you get 429 frequently it is likely a browser extension or third-party tool making automated requests in the background. Disable all Roblox-related extensions and see if the error persists.

Can I get banned for error 429?

No. Error 429 is a standard rate limit and not a moderation action. However if you are using bots or scripts to spam Roblox servers your account could eventually face moderation for violating ToS.

Is error 429 my internet's fault?

No. Error 429 is a response from Roblox servers specifically about the volume of requests coming from your IP address or account. It is not related to your internet speed or stability.

⚠️ Error 429

How to Fix Roblox Error 429

Too many requests sent — Roblox rate limit triggered.

●Frequency: Common

Quick Answer

Error 429 means your account or IP address has sent too many requests to Roblox servers in a short period of time and has been temporarily rate limited. This is most commonly caused by third party tools making rapid automated requests, but can also happen from rapid clicking or refreshing.

?What Does Error 429 Mean?

Category:rate limit

Frequency:Common

Platform:All Platforms

What Causes Error 429?

Third party tools

Browser extensions or third party Roblox tools making automated requests to the Roblox API trigger rate limits quickly.

Rapid page refreshing

Refreshing Roblox pages very rapidly in a short period can trigger the rate limiter.

Botting or automation

Any automated script or bot interacting with Roblox will almost always trigger a 429 error.

Malware on device

Malware on your device may be sending requests to Roblox servers without your knowledge.

⚡Try These First — Quick Fixes

Wait 15 to 30 minutes

Disable all browser extensions

Close third party tools

If none of these work, follow the detailed guide below.

How to Fix Error 429— 6 solutions

Wait 15 to 30 minutesThe rate limit is temporary. Stop all Roblox activity and wait at least 15 minutes before trying again. The limit resets automatically.

Disable all browser extensionsTurn off all browser extensions especially any Roblox related ones. Some extensions make background API calls that trigger rate limits.

Close third party toolsClose any third party Roblox tools, stat trackers, or utilities running on your computer.

Scan for malwareRun a malware scan using Windows Defender or Malwarebytes. Malware making background requests is a common hidden cause of error 429.

Clear browser cookies and cacheClear all Roblox cookies and browser cache then log back in fresh.

Try a different networkIf your IP is rate limited switching to a different network like mobile data can resolve it immediately.

Fix by Operating System

🪟Fix for Windows

1Open Task Manager and close any Roblox extension or stat tool
2Open Chrome Extensions and disable all Roblox related ones
3Run Windows Defender full scan to check for malware
4Wait 15 to 30 minutes for rate limit to reset
5Try again without any third party tools running

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Related Error Codes

Error 400The request sent to Roblox servers was invalid.Error 403Access to this page or resource was denied.Error 500Unexpected error on Roblox's own servers.

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Error 429 — Error 429 — Too Many Requests

Last reviewed: May 2026 · Verified by AskRoblox team

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Discord38m ago

before u do anything else for any roblox error: close completely, clear cache, restart. fixes 80% of errors in under 2 minutes fr

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Reddit2h ago

changing dns to 8.8.8.8 fixed error 279 for me permanently. took 2 mins and hasnt come back since. try this before reinstalling

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antivirus causes more roblox errors than people think. add roblox as an exception before anything else if ur getting random disconnects

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Reddit8h ago

vpn was causing literally every connection error i had. turned it off and everything worked first try. check that before anything else

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Discord11h ago

error 267 is not always ur fault. sometimes its a game anticheat bug. rejoin on a different server first before assuming something is wrong

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Reddit4h ago

this error page has the best os specific fixes ive found. windows steps are actually different from mobile which most sites dont cover

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