I encountered a critical block usage issue on the free Notion plan. Despite emptying the trash, blocks remained occupied, forcing our team to either remove a user or upgrade the account.
I encountered a similar situation with a small group project where the free version of Notion suddenly hindered our work due to hidden block limits. It was frustrating because deleting pages and emptying the trash did not immediately free up resources. In my case, we ended up facing an unexpected disruption in our workflow. The experience taught me that for teams planning to scale or rely heavily on Notion, investing in a paid plan can provide not only additional features but also a smoother operational experience without abrupt limitations.
In my experience, the limitation on the free Notion plan was not immediately obvious until our team started expanding its use. We encountered issues where deleted blocks still counted toward our limit, creating an unexpected bottleneck in our workflow. Initially, I assumed that emptying the trash would free up all resources, but soon learned that this was not the case. It is prudent to monitor block usage regularly and be open to upgrading as team size and content demands grow. This proactive approach helped us avoid major disruptions while adapting to the platform’s scaling challenges.