Roblox Will Reduce Web API Request Limits
The platform is cutting rate limits by 99% for several legacy web APIs starting in late October.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Data Centers
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Roblox announced on September 30, 2026, that it will reduce request limits for select web APIs from 10,000 per minute to 100. This change will officially take effect after October 19, 2026.
Why it matters
The company is implementing these stricter limits to push developers away from legacy, cookie-based authentication and toward more stable Open Cloud endpoints using API keys or OAuth 2.0.
The changes impact endpoints including thumbnails, badges, inventory, users, game persistence, and data stores. Open Cloud API limits remain unchanged despite the drastic cuts to legacy web request rates.
The players
Roblox
Roblox is an online game platform and game creation system that allows users to program games and play games created by other users.
The details
Developers must adjust their integration strategies by implementing request queues and caching to accommodate the new 100-request-per-minute ceiling. Traffic monitoring via response headers and the reset window is recommended to manage the transition before the new limits apply.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Roblox announced the API rate-limit changes.
October 19, 2026: The new API request limits take effect.
The Tech Race
This policy change enforces a mandatory migration toward the Open Cloud API suite, which provides more secure access compared to legacy infrastructure. It reflects a broader industry shift toward abandoning cookie-based authentication in favor of OAuth 2.0 and API keys.
Developers currently using legacy web APIs for game persistence or inventory management face a significant risk of service outages if they do not update their systems. Affected users may experience slower data loads or broken features unless developers migrate to the supported Open Cloud endpoints.
The takeaway
Developers should prioritize upgrading their authentication methods to API keys or OAuth 2.0 to ensure platform stability. Implementing robust caching and request management is now essential for maintaining functionality within the new constraints.
Further reading
Learn more about evolving infrastructure requirements at Data Centers.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TalkEsport.
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