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bing rewards cooldown duration Aug 2025

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2025-08-06T23:41:50.74+00:00

Looks like I got hit with Bing Rewards cooldown. Used to be 15 min. Now it is a lot longer. How can I tell the new cooldown duration ?

Better yet, how do I not get hit with the cooldown.

I have the Bing App and search / click on what shows in the app. So do not know why I got hit with the cooldown.

TIA.

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  1. ffeJRxx-8774 0 Reputation points
    2025-08-12T23:41:37.6866667+00:00

    looks like the same 30min cooldown timer applies to both desktop and mobile searches
    4 every 30min = would take over 6 hours to finish the daily 20 on mobile and 30 desktop searches for max reward points per day

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  1. Kayece Jan Mae Amizola 6,755 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-07T00:38:21.12+00:00

    Hi,

    Earning points through Microsoft Rewards depends on several factors, such as your account level, daily earning limits, and cooldown periods. To prevent abuse, Microsoft restricts how many searches can earn points within a set period.

    There is also a possibility that your current experience is a Bing App issue. Please check in the browser, either on a phone or a desktop, to see if you can search and earn points normally.

    If you only experience it with the Bing app, please try to clear the cache and data of the app on your phone. If the issue persists, please try to uninstall the Bing app, then restart your device. Install the Bing app and see if you can normally earn points.

    If you still have the same issue with the browser and other devices. It can be that you have limits or there is a problem with your account. You can contact the Microsoft Rewards support for more assistance and information regarding your account.

    https://rewards.bing.com/support

    If you require further assistance, please don't hesitate to let me know.

    Stay Safe!

  2. Travis Fisher 5 Reputation points
    2025-08-12T16:37:14.6066667+00:00

    Bad news everyone- found this on the official Microsoft page (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/limiting-your-searches-439be015-897e-4a5f-ae01-b3aff4ea2404)

    Looks like it is just a fundamental change in the program. So any of us that used to make a game of searching (like doing a string of animals, foods, etc) are just out of luck.

    "When searching, you may run into a notice that informs you that you will only be able to earn points for searches after a specific period of time, or that your searches within a specific period do not qualify for Microsoft Rewards points.

    This is to ensure customers are earning in good faith and not abusing the system.

    If you encounter this issue on your account, it is not permanent and will be removed once search patterns are determined to be normal and not an attempt to just earn points.

    How to prevent search or earning limitations

    Here are some tips to prevent any earning limitations when searching:

    Spread out your searches throughout the day and avoid conducting rapid, back-to-back searches.

    Refrain from using tricks to gain points quickly such as spamming letters or numbers into Bing, clicking through articles quickly or using bookmarks to open articles in a rapid manner with the intention of accumulating points in a short timeframe.

    • Do not use programs, bots, or macros to help with searching.
    • Important: Repeated violations may result in further actions against your account including suspension of your account and invalidating all earned points."
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