You.com rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
You.com API rate limits and usage caps. Search API monthly quotas and AI response limits.
You.com usage limits by plan
| Searches | 10 AI searches/day | |
| Ai Modes | 3 modes | Basic modes only |
| Image Gen | Not available | Not available on free |
| File Upload | Not available | Not available on free |
| Searches | Unlimited | |
| Ai Modes | Unlimited | All AI modes including GPT-4, Claude |
| Image Gen | Unlimited | |
| File Upload | Unlimited |
What happens when you hit You.com'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
You.com 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. You.com uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from You.com's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
You.com limits - frequently asked questions
What is the You.com message limit?
You.com message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does You.com have a file upload limit?
Yes, You.com enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do You.com limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many You.com 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 You.com's rate limit?
You.com 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.