Introducing Django Smart Ratelimit v0.7.0: The Ultimate Rate Limiting Solution Now Powered by Token Bucket Algorithm

As Django developers, optimizing API performance and ensuring robust security are always top priorities. Today, we’re excited to announce the release of Django Smart Ratelimit version 0.7.0—a comprehensive and intelligently designed rate limiting library that elevates your project’s traffic management capabilities.

What’s New in Version 0.7.0?

Enhanced Algorithm Options: The latest version introduces the highly efficient Token Bucket algorithm, enabling more realistic traffic regulation that gracefully handles sudden bursts without penalizing genuine users.

Robust Type Safety: Fully compliant with mypy, the library offers strict typing support—ensuring greater code reliability and easier maintenance.

Security Improvements: With integrated Bandit security checks, all known vulnerabilities are addressed, making your application safer.

Cutting-Edge Compatibility: Supports Python 3.13 and Django 5.1, keeping you aligned with the latest frameworks and features.

Production-Ready Testing: Over 340 comprehensive tests guarantee stability and performance in real-world scenarios.

Understanding the Power of Token Bucket

Traditional rate limiting strategies are often quite rigid, unintentionally blocking legitimate users during traffic surges. The Token Bucket approach provides a smarter solution—allowing short-term bursts while maintaining an overall request cap. This makes it ideal for mobile apps, scheduled batch jobs, and API retries where flexibility is crucial.

Here’s a simple comparison:

Old Approach: Enforces strict limits, potentially blocking users during resets.

“`python

Example without token bucket

rate_limit(key=’user’, rate=’100/h’)
“`

New Approach: Embraces bursts with token bucket, offering a more natural traffic flow.

“`python

Example with token bucket

@rate_limit(key=’user’, rate=’100/h’, algorithm=’token_bucket’,
algorithm_config={‘bucket_size’: 200})
“`

Why Choose Django Smart Ratelimit?

• Lightning-fast response times under a millisecond
• Multiple algorithms: token_bucket, sliding_window, fixed_window
• Flexible backend support: Redis, database, in-memory, or multi-backend configurations
• Seamless integration with Django REST Framework
• Atomic Redis operations ensure zero race conditions for maximum reliability

Get Started Today

Discover the full potential of Django Smart Ratelimit by visiting the official pages:

• PyPI Repository: [https://pypi.org/project/django-smart-ratelimit/](https