— Reference
Understanding rate limits.
The AskarLabs API limits how many scans you can run within a 24-hour window. This page explains how limiting works and what to do when you hit it.
Limits by plan
| Plan | Scans / 24 hrs | |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 1 | |
| Premium | 25 |
Manual and automatic scans share the same pool.
When you hit the limit
When the rate limit is reached:
- The Scan Now button on the dashboard is disabled.
- A notice appears on the dashboard showing the exact time the limit resets.
- Automatic scheduled scans are queued and will fire as soon as the window resets.
- The plugin does not show an error to site visitors. The restriction is only visible in the admin panel.
Reset window
The scan quota resets at UTC midnight every day. Scans used before midnight do not carry over, your full quota is available again at 00:00 UTC regardless of when during the day you used it.
Avoiding rate limits
A few practices that help you stay within limits:
- Rely on automatic scans : the scheduler is designed to run within your quota. Manual scans should be used for spot-checking after a deployment, not routine monitoring.
- Don’t click Scan Now repeatedly : triggering multiple manual scans in quick succession wastes quota. Each scan takes about 30 seconds; wait for one to complete before starting another.
- Upgrade to Premium if your workflow genuinely requires more than 1 scan per day.
If you believe you are hitting the limit due to a bug (e.g. the plugin triggering scans in a loop), see Troubleshooting.
