PushShift Bug : Not all PushShift shards are active

[OdelyaBeker]

Every time I try to run the PushshiftAPI() it gives me the following error: pmaw.PushshiftAPIBase: Not all PushShift shards are active. Query results may be incomplete.
Do you know what I can do?

[AnjaliTajane]

The error indicates that some Pushshift API shards are temporarily down or inactive, which may lead to incomplete data being returned. This can happen due to maintenance or high server traffic. One simple approach is to wait and try again after some time, as the issue may be temporary. If you’re querying a large dataset, consider breaking your queries into smaller time periods or specific subsets of data, which could reduce the load and possibly avoid relying on inactive shards. Another strategy is to implement a retry mechanism in your code, which attempts to query again after a short delay if the error occurs. This helps mitigate the issue if it is intermittent. Additionally, check the Pushshift status page for updates on any ongoing service outages. If the issue persists, you may consider using alternative APIs like Reddit's official API or exploring other third-party libraries for retrieving Reddit data.