Rate limits on GitLab.com are changing

GitLab.com is updating its rate limits starting October 19, 2026, to align with user subscription tiers. Free accounts will have different limits compared to Premium and Ultimate tiers. To avoid reaching these limits, users are encouraged to authenticate their requests and optimize API usage. Changes primarily affect unauthenticated requests while signed-in users should not experience significant disruptions. The article gives detailed guidance on the upcoming changes and best practices for managing API calls effectively.