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Brave Search rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Brave Search API rate limits and usage caps. Monthly queries, safe search and freshness filter access by plan.
Brave Search usage limits by plan
| Api Calls | 2000 calls/month | Free API tier |
| Rate Limit | 1 req/sec | |
| Results | 20 results/query | |
| Ai Snippets | Not available | Not on free |
| Api Calls | 20000 calls/month | |
| Rate Limit | 20 req/sec | |
| Results | 20 results/query | |
| Ai Snippets | Included | Goggles + AI snippets |
| Api Calls | Unlimited | Pay per call after base |
| Rate Limit | 100 req/sec | |
| Results | 20 results/query | |
| Ai Snippets | Included |
What happens when you hit Brave Search's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Brave Search limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Brave Search uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Brave's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Brave Search limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Brave Search message limit?
Brave Search message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Brave Search have a file upload limit?
Yes, Brave Search enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Brave Search limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Brave Search limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Brave Search's rate limit?
Brave Search will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.