[GH-ISSUE #763] [BUG] <Instance gets ratelimited if more than 2-3 devices use it> #482

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opened 2026-02-25 20:35:52 +03:00 by kerem · 3 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-25 20:35:52 +03:00

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Originally created by @peternrdstrm on GitHub (May 21, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/benbusby/whoogle-search/issues/763

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When I use whoogle on mobile, there are no issues with it. I also use Kaffeine to keep it alive. But if I start using it on desktop, it gets ratelimites in a day or two

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

Use whoogle on device #1
Use whoogle on device #2
Add your instance to Kaffeine (probably Heroku only)

Deployment Method

[ ✓] Heroku (one-click deploy)
Docker
run executable
pip/pipx
Other: [describe setup]

Version of Whoogle Search

Latest build from [source] (i.e. GitHub, Docker Hub, pip, etc)
Version [version number]
[ ✓] Not sure

Desktop (please complete the following information):

OS: [e.g. iOS]
Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
Version [e.g. 22]

Smartphone (please complete the following information):

Device: [e.g. iPhone6]
OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari]
Version [e.g. 22]

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Originally created by @peternrdstrm on GitHub (May 21, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/benbusby/whoogle-search/issues/763 **Describe the bug** A clear and concise description of what the bug is. When I use whoogle on mobile, there are no issues with it. I also use Kaffeine to keep it alive. But if I start using it on desktop, it gets ratelimites in a day or two **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Use whoogle on device #1 2. Use whoogle on device #2 3. Add your instance to Kaffeine (probably Heroku only) **Deployment Method** - [ ✓] Heroku (one-click deploy) - [ ] Docker - [ ] `run` executable - [ ] pip/pipx - [ ] Other: [describe setup] **Version of Whoogle Search** - [ ] Latest build from [source] (i.e. GitHub, Docker Hub, pip, etc) - [ ] Version [version number] - [ ✓] Not sure **Desktop (please complete the following information):** - OS: [e.g. iOS] - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari] - Version [e.g. 22] **Smartphone (please complete the following information):** - Device: [e.g. iPhone6] - OS: [e.g. iOS8.1] - Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari] - Version [e.g. 22] **Additional context** Add any other context about the problem here.

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kerem commented

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@bruvv commented on GitHub (Jun 5, 2022):

Duplicate https://github.com/benbusby/whoogle-search/issues/707 have you searched before posting ?

@bruvv commented on GitHub (Jun 5, 2022): Duplicate https://github.com/benbusby/whoogle-search/issues/707 have you searched before posting ?

kerem commented

2026-02-25 20:35:52 +03:00

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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Sep 15, 2025):

This issue has been automatically marked as stale due to inactivity. If it is still valid please comment within 7 days or it will be auto-closed.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Sep 15, 2025): This issue has been automatically marked as stale due to inactivity. If it is still valid please comment within 7 days or it will be auto-closed.

kerem commented

2026-02-25 20:35:52 +03:00

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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Sep 23, 2025):

Closing this issue due to prolonged inactivity.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Sep 23, 2025): Closing this issue due to prolonged inactivity.