Instagram limits how often users can send direct messages (DMs) to prevent spam and maintain a good user experience. The daily DM sending limit typically ranges between 100 to 150 messages for most accounts. However, this number can vary depending on the account's age, engagement history, and trust level. New accounts usually have stricter limits, often capped between 20 to 50 DMs per day. Verified or trusted accounts may have higher limits, sometimes up to 200 messages daily. Instagram also enforces hourly DM limits, generally allowing between 10 to 20 messages per hour for most accounts. New profiles may have even lower hourly limits, such as 10 messages per hour. To avoid triggering Instagram's spam detection, it is advisable to personalize messages, avoid sending identical messages to multiple users, and pace the sending of messages throughout the day. If the limits are exceeded, users might face temporary blocks, reduced account trust, or other restrictions. Following Instagram's guidelines and engaging naturally helps prevent these issues.
