Instagram limits how often users can perform certain actions—such as posting, liking, commenting, following/unfollowing, or sending direct messages—to prevent spammy or bot-like behavior and protect the community. When users exceed these daily limits, they see an error like "We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram," which temporarily restricts those actions. Key points about these limits and solutions:
- Limits exist to stop excessive liking, commenting, following/unfollowing, messaging, and posting.
- For example, there are limits like 200 follows/unfollows per day, 80 direct messages per day, 1,000 likes, 200 comments, 30 hashtags, and 20 tagged people per post.
- If you hit these limits, Instagram restricts your account temporarily (ranging from hours to a day or more).
- Restrictions apply to help guard against spam and maintain authentic engagement.
- Using automation tools or bots can trigger these limits more quickly.
- To fix the error:
- Slow down your Instagram activity.
- Take breaks from liking, commenting, posting, or following.
- Switch internet connections or devices.
- Log out and log back in.
- Uninstall and reinstall the Instagram app.
- Avoid repeated spammy behavior.
- Report the issue to Instagram if you believe the restriction is a mistake.
- Creating a new account is a temporary workaround but not a recommended long-term solution.
- Following Instagram's guidelines and using tools to schedule posts within limits can help prevent hitting these restrictions.
In short, Instagram restricts how often you can do things to prevent spam and protect users. Follow gradual, authentic engagement and respect daily limits to avoid these issues and resolve them by pausing or slowing your activities temporarily.
