name: Product Hunt API Rate Limits
description: Product Hunt enforces rate limits on its GraphQL API and other V2 endpoints to ensure fair use across all developers. Rate limit information is returned in response headers.
url: https://api.producthunt.com/v2/docs

limits:
  - endpoint: GraphQL API
    url: https://api.producthunt.com/v2/api/graphql
    type: complexity
    limit: 6250
    unit: complexity points
    window: 15 minutes
    description: Each GraphQL query consumes complexity points based on the depth and breadth of data requested. The total allowed is 6250 complexity points per 15-minute window.

  - endpoint: Other V2 Endpoints
    url: https://api.producthunt.com/v2/
    type: request
    limit: 450
    unit: requests
    window: 15 minutes
    description: Non-GraphQL endpoints such as OAuth token endpoints are limited to 450 requests per 15-minute window.

headers:
  description: Rate limit status is communicated through HTTP response headers on each API response.
  fields:
    - name: X-RateLimit-Limit
      description: The maximum number of requests/complexity points allowed in the current window
    - name: X-RateLimit-Remaining
      description: The number of requests/complexity points remaining in the current window
    - name: X-RateLimit-Reset
      description: The time at which the current rate limit window resets (Unix timestamp)

policies:
  - Product Hunt reserves the right to rate-limit any application that does not follow fair-use guidelines
  - Faster access or higher limits may be available upon request by contacting hello@producthunt.com
  - Rate limits apply per OAuth application (client credentials), not per individual user token
  - Commercial applications should contact Product Hunt for appropriate rate limit arrangements

contact:
  email: hello@producthunt.com
  docs: https://api.producthunt.com/v2/docs