TL;DR: When installing WordPress via the Enhance Panel, the HTTP error 429 – Too Many Requests can occur if the WordPress download server rejects too many requests from your IP.
Quick solution: Download the WordPress package on another device, upload it via the Enhance file manager, and start the installation manually in the panel.
What does the 429 error mean in the Enhance Panel?
The 429 – Too Many Requests error appears when the WordPress download server blocks too many requests from the same IP range.
In the context of the Enhance Panel, this often happens when:
- Multiple installations or updates are started at the same time
- Automated installations via WP-CLI are running in the background
- The server running Enhance uses an IP that has been temporarily limited by WordPress
Causes
- Rate limiting by WordPress server – too many simultaneous download requests
- IP blocking – Enhance server IP is temporarily blocked
- Automated WP-CLI calls – the panel tries to run multiple installations at once
- Regional restrictions – certain server IP ranges are limited
Step-by-step solution
1. Download the WordPress package on another device
Download the desired WordPress version, e.g.:
https://wordpress.org/latest.zip
2. Upload via Enhance Panel
- Open the file manager in the Enhance Panel
- Upload the ZIP file to the desired directory
3. Install WordPress manually
- Extract the ZIP file in the panel or via the file manager
- Follow the standard WordPress installation steps in the panel
Optional: Preventive measures for future installations
- Avoid installations during peak times (WordPress server is rate-limited)
- If the error occurs repeatedly, using a VPN or alternative IP can help
Quick Fixes
- Download the WordPress package on another device
- Upload the ZIP via the Enhance file manager
- Perform the manual installation in the panel
- Use an alternative IP or VPN if the error persists
Conclusion
The 429 error when installing WordPress via the Enhance Panel is not caused by your installation but by limitations of the WordPress download servers.
By uploading the package through the file manager, the installation can be completed without issues – regardless of rate limits or IP blocks.
