#1

Hi there

I’d like to use the Twitter API for an app that posts tweets on behalf of users, but I see no rate limits for the POST endpoint using V2 on the Rate Limits page for V2

So I was wondering if V2 has no rate limits like V1 for the POST endpoints using standard access? And does that mean the V2 API is free to use?

Thanks again

#2

Hi there, thanks for asking about this! There are a few things to unpack here, so let me try to clarify :slight_smile:

  • at the moment, Twitter API v2 does not include a new POST Tweets endpoint. This is due to be delivered in the future, but the API is being developed and delivered iteratively, and we don’t have any timescale to share at this time.
  • POST endpoints across the v1.1 API are tied to user accounts - not just to application rate limits. So, an individual user can only post 2400 Tweets per day, shared across all of the applications they may be using on their account. That’s a hard limit. I would not expect this to change with v2.
  • the v2 API is indeed free to use, and as we have stated, our intent is that the API will continue to be free to use. However, future access levels beyond Basic Access may be in paid tiers.

All API features we’re releasing first will be available in our new – always free – Basic access level. For most developers, Basic access will provide everything you need to get started and build something awesome.

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#3

Thanks a lot for clarifying this! It’s highly appreciated. :wink:

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