we limit how often you can do certain things on instagram like liking to protect our community

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Instagram limits how often users can do certain actions, such as liking posts, following accounts, commenting, and sending messages, to protect its community from spammy behavior and maintain platform integrity. The limits vary depending on account age and activity level. Here are some key Instagram limits to protect its community:

  • Liking: Up to 1,000 likes per day, with a recommended rate of no more than one like every 28-36 seconds. For new accounts, around 300-400 likes per day with about 20 likes per hour is safer.
  • Following: Older accounts can follow about 150-200 accounts per day with intervals to avoid spam filters. New accounts should limit to around 100 follows per day with wait times of 36-48 seconds between follows.
  • Commenting: Between 180 to 200 comments a day depending on account age. About 12-14 comments per hour is suggested.
  • Messaging: Limits exist on the number of direct messages sent to followers and non-followers.
  • Unfollowing: Limits also apply to unfollow actions with recommended intervals and daily caps.

Exceeding these limits can trigger Instagram's restrictions and warnings like "We limit how often you can do certain things on Instagram to protect our community," leading to temporary blocks or longer restrictions if repeated. To avoid this, users should pace their activity naturally and not engage in rapid or excessive interactions typical of bots or spam accounts.