Google Drive is rolling Out New File Limits Users Reported

Google Drive is a widely used cloud storage service that can be used to quickly access data. But now a new limitation has come to light: Google Drive is enforcing a new file limit on the total number of files that can be stored.

This is reported by ArsTechnica. This problem is likely to only affect a few users: In February, Google introduced a limit change for files uploaded to Google Drive: More than 5 million data can no longer be saved in the future – regardless of whether the account still allows the storage limit in GB/TB would.

Google itself has not communicated this at all so far. As a result, users who were prompted to remove data from their Google Drive accounts thought it was a bug. There are now a corresponding number of error messages and problem reports. There have been various entries on the subject, especially on Reddit and in Google’s Issue Tracker, since mid-February.

The problem with the new limit appears on Google Workspace and Google One alike. The existing file limit places a hard limit on the total number of files stored at five million items. This limit does not take into account file size and type, it is a simple count of the number of files in your online storage space. This includes items stored in the Recycle Bin (which is automatically emptied every 30 days). When this limit is reached (or if the account has already exceeded it), Google Drive will display the following message.

Build limit error message

“This account has exceeded the creation limit of 5 million items. To create more items, move items to the trash and delete them forever.”

Google has now commented on the error messages and made it clear that it is not a bug. It is a protective measure to prevent abuse of the system that could affect the stability and security of the system.