The GEOBLOCK label in the top bar of the UI keeps turning orange/yellow for short periods, then goes back to normal. Is this a problem? The bot still seems to be running. I'm in Italy running WIN Weather Bot locally on my PC (not a VPS).
The GEOBLOCK indicator lights up when the Polymarket API returns a geolocation-restricted response during an order attempt. This can happen briefly even in supported regions — it's usually a temporary, API-side restriction that clears within a couple of minutes.
Why it happens:
- Polymarket occasionally applies short, IP-based rate limits, especially during high-traffic periods
- Brief flashes during busy windows are normal
What the bot does: when a geoblock is detected, the bot automatically pauses order placement for about 2 minutes, then resumes. You won't lose positions — it just delays entry on markets that were in range during the block.
If it's happening constantly (not just brief flashes): a persistent block means your location isn't a supported jurisdiction for the platform. The bot is designed to operate only from supported regions — that's an intentional compliance safeguard, not something to work around. If you're in a supported region and still see constant blocks, contact support and we'll look into it.
Occasional GEOBLOCK flashes (every few hours) are normal and nothing to worry about — the bot handles them automatically.
Thanks — that explains it. Mine were just occasional flashes during busy hours, and they cleared on their own every time. Running smoothly, good to know it's handled automatically.
Same happened to me. Also worth noting: even with the GEOBLOCK indicator, the market scanning still works — you can still see markets populating in the TWEET/WEATHER/MIXED tabs. Only the order placement is paused. So you're not missing data, just missing a few entries during the block window.