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Google has reversed its decision to cap all Google Drive users to 5 million files, even if they were paying for extra storage, after the sudden file cap brought down systems of some businesses. Google initially rolled out the limitation to prevent misuse of Drive, but after the backlash, it announced on Twitter that it was rolling back the limit and exploring alternate approaches to ensure a great experience for all.
Google Drive has enforced a new file limit for the total number of files you can create on your Drive, putting a hard ceiling on the total number of files stored in Google Drive at five million items. However, Google has confirmed that it is rolling back the limit on created files for all Google Drive users, despite reiterating that only a small number of users were affected by the limit. The limit was imposed by surprise to “preserve stability and optimize performance,” and Google is now looking into “alternate approaches” despite reiterating that only a small number of users were affected by the limit.
Google has imposed a hard limit of up to 5 million files on the number of files Drive users can have in one account, without any public statement. While the number of impacted users is small, paying Drive users found themselves suddenly locked out of new file uploads. The restriction is a safeguard to prevent misuse of the system. The hard limit applies to how many items one user can create in any Drive, not a total cap for all files in a drive. The move undermines Google's claim of providing "as much storage as you need" for its enterprise plan.
Google Drive has implemented a file limit of 5 million items without warning users, causing some to be locked out of new file uploads. This limit applies to both consumer and business accounts, including those paying for Google Workspace and Google One storage plans. The 5 million total file cap is not documented anywhere, and there are no tools to see if you're getting close to this limit. This surprise change is baffling, especially for Workspace business customers who are supposed to be paying for a more stable version of Google's services.
A Reddit user discovered that Google Drive has a limit of 5 million items that can be stored, regardless of how much storage space is available. Users who exceed this limit are unable to upload new files until they remove enough to get back within the limit. Google has confirmed the limit and provides a tool to help users manage their storage. This unexpected limitation has shocked users who have stored their entire digital life on Drive, leading some to consider diversifying their storage options.