Is ChatGPT down right now

ChatGPT stops mid-sentence, your API calls return errors, or the page won't load. Check the [live OpenAI status](/status) here — it updates every 60 seconds from OpenAI's official feed and shows you exactly which compone

Is ChatGPT down right now

ChatGPT stops mid-sentence, your API calls return errors, or the page won't load. Check the live OpenAI status here — it updates every 60 seconds from OpenAI's official feed and shows you exactly which components are operational, degraded or down.

How to check if OpenAI is actually down

Start with this site's live OpenAI status monitor. It pulls directly from OpenAI's infrastructure and breaks down service health into individual components: ChatGPT web, ChatGPT mobile apps, API endpoints, Sora, authentication systems and more. If you see "Operational" across the board but still can't use ChatGPT, the problem is probably on your end.

Head to status.openai.com for OpenAI's official status page. They post incident reports during major outages, including estimated resolution times and root cause summaries. This is the same data our monitor uses, but you'll see historical incident details and maintenance windows. Check the specific component you're using — the API might be fine while ChatGPT web is down, or vice versa.

Third-party sites like DownDetector and IsItDownRightNow aggregate user reports in real time. A sudden spike in reports within the past 15 minutes usually confirms a genuine outage. Twitter search for "ChatGPT down" or "OpenAI down" also surfaces complaints fast — if hundreds of people are posting identical errors in the last few minutes, it's not just you.

Is it OpenAI or is it you

Open an incognito or private browsing window and try chatgpt.com again. This bypasses your cache, cookies and extensions. If ChatGPT works in incognito, you've isolated the problem to your browser profile.

Clear your browser cache and cookies specifically for chatgpt.com. In Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data > select "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files", then click "Advanced" and choose "Last 7 days". In Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Manage Data, search for chatgpt.com and remove it.

Disable all browser extensions temporarily. Ad blockers, privacy extensions and VPNs can interfere with ChatGPT's WebSocket connections or authentication flows. Turn them off one by one and refresh chatgpt.com after each change to identify the culprit.

Switch networks. If you're on a corporate or university WiFi, firewall rules might block OpenAI's endpoints. Try mobile data or a personal hotspot. If ChatGPT suddenly works, your network administrator has likely restricted access.

Test the ChatGPT mobile app versus the browser. Download the official app from the App Store or Google Play and sign in. If the app works but the browser doesn't, you've confirmed a browser-specific issue. If neither works, check the ChatGPT not working — troubleshooting guide for deeper diagnostics.

Try a different device. Load chatgpt.com on your phone, tablet or a secondary computer. This quickly rules out device-specific problems like corrupted local files or OS-level restrictions.

What to do during an outage

API users should implement exponential backoff immediately. When you receive a 503 Service Unavailable or 529 Overloaded error, wait 1 second, then 2, then 4, then 8 before retrying. OpenAI's services recover gradually, and hammering failed requests makes congestion worse. Set a maximum retry limit of 5 attempts to avoid infinite loops.

Queue non-urgent requests instead of retrying synchronously. Build a local queue that holds failed API calls and reprocesses them once the live OpenAI status shows "Operational" again. This prevents data loss during transient outages.

Don't delete your account or cancel your subscription during downtime. You'll lose your conversation history and custom GPTs permanently. Outages are temporary — deleting an account is not reversible.

Don't spam OpenAI support with duplicate tickets. Their team is already aware of infrastructure issues when status.openai.com shows an active incident. Save support requests for account-specific problems that persist after services recover. Read how to contact OpenAI support for guidance on when and how to reach out effectively.

Monitor the official status page for updates every 15-30 minutes rather than constantly refreshing. OpenAI posts progress reports when they have meaningful information to share, usually within the first hour of a major incident.

Questions people actually ask

Q: Is ChatGPT down right now?

A: Check the live OpenAI status on this page — it updates every 60 seconds and shows current operational status for ChatGPT web, mobile apps and API endpoints.

Q: How long do ChatGPT outages usually last?

A: Most outages resolve within 30-90 minutes. Major incidents can extend to 3-4 hours. OpenAI posts estimated recovery times on status.openai.com during active incidents.

Q: Will I get a refund for downtime if I'm on ChatGPT Plus?

A: OpenAI doesn't issue automatic refunds for brief outages. Their Terms of Service acknowledge that no online service guarantees 100% uptime. Extended outages affecting paying customers sometimes receive pro-rated credits, but this isn't guaranteed.

Q: Does ChatGPT go down more often than other services?

A: High-traffic AI services experience occasional capacity issues. ChatGPT handles millions of concurrent users, which creates scaling challenges. Frequency varies — some months see zero outages, others see 2-3 brief incidents.

What to remember

  • Check the live OpenAI status monitor here first — it updates every 60 seconds from official sources
  • Test in incognito mode and on mobile data to isolate browser or network issues within 2 minutes
  • API users must implement exponential backoff and request queuing to handle transient failures gracefully
  • Never delete your account or spam support during infrastructure outages
  • Most outages resolve within 90 minutes — monitor status.openai.com for updates every 15-30 minutes

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