what does rate limited mean reddit

On Reddit, "rate limited" means that you have made too many requests or performed certain actions—like posting, commenting, or logging in—too frequently in a short period. Reddit imposes these limits to prevent spam and abuse, especially from new or less reputable accounts. When you get rate limited, you will see an error message telling you to wait for some time before trying again. The restriction is temporary and usually lasts from a few seconds to several minutes or sometimes longer, depending on the severity of the activity. The best way to avoid or fix it is to slow down your activity and wait it out. Building up karma and account trust can reduce the chances of being rate limited in certain communities.