Performance
Rate Limit Calculator
Calculate safe bulk operation speeds and understand your Shopify API limits.
Input
Most simple queries cost 1 point. Complex queries cost more.
Analysis
Max Burst Size
40 reqsRefill Rate
2/secBucket Strategy
For continuous processing, throttle your requests to match the refill rate (2 requests/sec) to verify you never hit a 429 error.
Why it's important
Shopify's API rate limits can be tricky to navigate. Understanding your 'leaky bucket' capacity helps you optimize bulk operations without hitting 429 errors or getting throttled.
How to use it
- 1Select your Shopify Plan (Basic, Shopify, Advanced, or Plus).
- 2Enter the estimated cost of your GraphQL query (default is 1).
- 3View your maximum burst size and refill rate.
- 4Adjust your script's concurrency to match the safe refill rate.
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