TradingView Alert Limits: Complete Guide To Plan Restrictions And Automation Needs

TradingView alert limits range from 1 to 400 slots. Compare plan tiers to ensure your automated futures strategy has enough active slots to run effectively.

TradingView's free plan allows 1 active alert, while paid plans offer 10 (Pro), 30 (Pro+), or 400 (Premium) simultaneous alerts. These limits reset when alerts trigger or are deleted, and apply per account rather than per device. For futures automation, most traders need at least the Pro plan to monitor multiple instruments and timeframes effectively.

Key Takeaways

Free TradingView accounts are limited to 1 active alert; Pro allows 10, Pro+ allows 30, and Premium allows 400 alerts
Alert limits count active alerts only—triggered or deleted alerts free up slots immediately
Automation strategies monitoring multiple instruments typically require at least 10-30 alert slots
Server-side alerts (required for webhooks) count toward your total limit and never expire until triggered

TradingView Alert Limits by Plan

TradingView restricts the number of simultaneous active alerts based on your subscription tier. The free Basic plan allows only 1 active alert at any time, which makes automation impossible for most practical strategies. Pro users get 10 alerts, Pro+ users get 30, and Premium users get 400 alerts.

These limits apply to your entire account across all devices and browser sessions. If you set up 10 alerts on your desktop with a Pro account, you cannot create additional alerts on your mobile device without first deleting existing ones.

PlanActive AlertsMonthly CostBest ForBasic (Free)1$0Chart analysis onlyPro10~$151-2 instruments, simple strategiesPro+30~$30Multiple instruments, basic automationPremium400~$60Professional automation, multiple strategiesActive Alert: An alert that has been created but has not yet triggered. Once an alert triggers (fires), it no longer counts against your limit unless you've set it to repeat.

For TradingView automation using webhooks, you need server-side alerts that persist until triggered. These alerts consume your limit continuously, making plan selection critical for automation strategies.

How Alert Limits Actually Work

Alert limits count only active, unfired alerts in your account. When an alert triggers, it immediately frees up that slot in your limit, allowing you to create a new alert. If you delete an alert manually, that slot also becomes available instantly.

TradingView offers two alert types that affect how limits work: "alert() function calls" (which can trigger multiple times per bar) and "alert condition" (which triggers once per condition). For futures automation, you typically use alert conditions with webhook URLs to send trade signals to your automation platform.

Server-Side Alert: An alert that TradingView monitors on their servers rather than in your browser. These alerts work 24/7 even when you're offline, but they always count against your active alert limit until triggered.

Repeating alerts behave differently—they trigger, execute their action (like sending a webhook), then immediately reset to active status. This means a repeating alert permanently occupies one slot in your limit. If you have 10 alert slots and set up 10 repeating alerts for automation, you cannot create any additional alerts without deleting one first.

Alert expiration settings don't affect your limit count. An alert set to expire in 30 days still counts as active for all 30 days unless it triggers. TradingView doesn't offer "paused" alerts that don't count toward limits—alerts are either active (counting toward limit) or deleted (not counting).

How Many Alerts Do You Need for Automation?

The number of alerts required for automation depends on how many instruments you trade, how many timeframes you monitor, and whether your strategy uses multiple entry/exit conditions. A basic strategy on one instrument might need 4-6 alerts, while complex multi-instrument strategies can require 50+ alerts.

Consider a simple ES futures strategy: you might need one alert for long entry, one for long exit, one for short entry, one for short exit, and potentially separate alerts for stop losses and take profits. That's 6 alerts for a single strategy on one instrument. If you trade ES, NQ, and YM using the same strategy, you're now at 18 alerts minimum.

Alert Requirements by Strategy Complexity

☐ Single instrument, one timeframe, simple entry/exit: 4-6 alerts (Pro plan sufficient)
☐ Single instrument, multiple timeframes: 8-12 alerts (Pro plan tight, Pro+ better)
☐ 2-3 instruments, single strategy: 12-18 alerts (Pro+ recommended)
☐ Multiple instruments, multiple strategies: 30+ alerts (Pro+ minimum, Premium preferred)
☐ Portfolio automation with 5+ instruments: 50-100+ alerts (Premium required)

Most traders automating futures through platforms like ClearEdge Trading find that Pro+ (30 alerts) works for 2-3 instruments with basic strategies, while Premium (400 alerts) supports professional-level automation across multiple instruments and timeframes. The 10-alert limit on Pro plans constrains you to very simple single-instrument automation.

According to TradingView's own user data from 2024, approximately 60% of traders using automation features subscribe to Pro+ or Premium plans, suggesting that the 10-alert Pro limit is insufficient for most automation use cases.

Managing Alert Limits Effectively

If you're working within a constrained alert budget, prioritize alerts by importance and combine conditions where possible. Instead of separate alerts for every price level, use Pine Script logic to consolidate multiple conditions into fewer alerts that send different webhook payloads based on which condition triggered.

Structure your alerts to minimize redundancy. For example, rather than setting separate alerts for stop loss and take profit on every trade, use a single alert that triggers when either condition is met, then include the exit reason in the webhook JSON payload. This approach can cut alert usage by 30-40% for complex strategies.

Strategies That Work Within Lower Limits

Focus on 1-2 primary instruments rather than diversifying across many markets
Use single timeframe analysis instead of multi-timeframe confirmation
Combine entry and exit logic into fewer, more complex alert conditions
Trade only during specific sessions (RTH) rather than 24-hour monitoring

What Limited Alerts Prevent

Cannot monitor multiple instruments simultaneously for opportunities
Difficult to run backup/redundant alerts for reliability
Cannot test new strategies while running live automation
No capacity for separate alerts for different account sizes or prop firm accounts

Some traders attempt to work around limits by creating multiple TradingView accounts, but this creates synchronization problems and violates TradingView's terms of service. Each account would need its own webhook configuration, and managing positions across multiple alert sources introduces execution errors and potential duplicate orders.

For traders serious about automation, upgrading to Pro+ or Premium is more cost-effective than trying to work around alert limits. The monthly cost difference ($15-45) is typically less than the slippage cost of manual execution on even a few trades, making the upgrade a clear value proposition for active futures traders. Our automated futures trading guide discusses platform costs in the context of total automation expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do TradingView alerts expire if they don't trigger?

Alerts remain active until they trigger or until their expiration date, which you set when creating the alert (options range from 1 day to "never"). Expired alerts automatically delete and free up your alert slot. Most automation setups use "never expire" alerts that remain active indefinitely.

2. Can I share alert slots between multiple devices?

No, alert limits apply to your account, not per device. If you create 10 alerts on your desktop with a Pro plan, you cannot create additional alerts on mobile or tablet without first deleting existing alerts. All devices share the same alert pool.

3. What happens if I downgrade my TradingView plan?

If you downgrade from Premium (400 alerts) to Pro (10 alerts) while having more than 10 active alerts, TradingView does not automatically delete your alerts. However, you cannot create new alerts until you manually delete enough alerts to get under your new plan's limit.

4. Do alert() function calls in Pine Script count differently?

The alert() function in Pine Script can trigger multiple times per bar and sends notifications each time it executes, but it only counts as one alert against your limit. However, for webhook-based automation, you typically use "alert conditions" rather than alert() functions, and each alert condition counts as one alert.

5. How do I check how many alerts I'm currently using?

Open the Alerts panel in TradingView (clock icon on the right sidebar) to see all active alerts. The panel header shows your current usage (e.g., "9/10 alerts") indicating how many slots you're using and your total limit. This counter updates in real-time as alerts trigger or are deleted.

Conclusion

TradingView's alert limits range from 1 (free) to 400 (Premium), with most automation strategies requiring at least 10-30 alerts to function effectively. For traders running multiple instruments or complex strategies, the Pro+ or Premium plans provide necessary capacity without forcing compromises in strategy design.

Before selecting a plan, map out your strategy's alert requirements including entries, exits, stop losses, and any confirmation conditions across all instruments you intend to automate. This planning prevents mid-strategy upgrades and ensures your automation runs without hitting limit constraints.

Planning your automation setup? Our complete TradingView automation guide covers webhook configuration, broker connections, and alert optimization strategies.

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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. It is not trading advice. ClearEdge Trading executes trades based on your rules—it does not provide signals or recommendations.

Risk Warning: Futures trading involves substantial risk. You could lose more than your initial investment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Only trade with capital you can afford to lose.

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