Is v0 Down? Check v0.dev Status & Outage History

Is v0 Down? Check v0.dev Status & Outage History

v0.dev is Vercel's AI-powered UI generation tool—it transforms natural language prompts into production-ready React and Next.js components. When v0 goes down, your UI prototyping workflow grinds to a halt, design iterations stall, and client presentations get delayed.

This guide covers how to check v0 status, troubleshoot common issues, diagnose real outages, and find alternatives when v0.dev is unavailable.

Quick Answer: Is v0 Down Right Now?

v0.dev is Vercel's AI UI generator that creates React/Next.js components from text prompts. When it's down, you'll see generation failures, timeout errors, or the preview won't render. Check real-time status at apistatuscheck.com/api/v0 for instant verification.

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We monitor v0.dev's availability every 60 seconds. If v0 is experiencing an outage or degraded performance, you'll see it immediately on our status page.

What is v0.dev?

v0.dev is Vercel's AI-powered UI generation platform that bridges the gap between design ideas and production code. Launched in late 2023, it combines:

  • AI component generation — Describe your UI, v0 builds it with React/Next.js
  • Instant visual preview — See your component rendered in real-time
  • Production-ready code — Copy-paste into your Next.js project
  • Iterative refinement — Chat with the AI to adjust designs
  • Built on Vercel infrastructure — Powered by advanced language models

Think of it as "ChatGPT for UI design"—but instead of just describing components, v0 generates fully functional, styled React code that you can immediately use in production.

How to Tell if v0 is Down

1. Common Symptoms of v0 Outages

Generation Failures:

  • "Failed to generate component" errors
  • AI responses timing out mid-generation
  • Blank preview window (component won't render)
  • Generation stuck at "Creating your component..."
  • Error messages like "Something went wrong. Please try again."

Preview Not Rendering:

  • Code generates successfully but preview stays blank
  • Preview shows loading spinner indefinitely
  • "Preview unavailable" errors
  • Component renders locally but not in v0's preview

Code Export Errors:

  • "Copy code" button doesn't work
  • Exported code is incomplete or malformed
  • Missing dependencies in exported package.json
  • Styling doesn't export correctly (Tailwind classes missing)

Model Timeouts:

  • AI stops responding mid-conversation
  • Long delays (5+ minutes) with no response
  • Generation starts but never completes
  • Chat interface becomes unresponsive

Rate Limiting:

  • "You've reached your generation limit" (even on paid plans)
  • Forced cooldown periods between generations
  • "Too many requests" errors
  • Unable to start new chats despite quota remaining

Deployment Integration Issues:

  • Can't connect to Vercel projects
  • Deploy button fails or times out
  • Integration with existing Next.js projects broken
  • Authentication loops when trying to deploy

2. Check v0's Official Status

v0.dev is operated by Vercel. Check their status at:

  • Vercel Status: vercel-status.com
  • v0.dev itself: Try creating a simple test component—if it fails, there's likely an outage

Note: v0.dev doesn't have a separate status page from Vercel's main status. Issues with v0 may or may not appear on Vercel's general status page, as v0 uses specific AI model endpoints.

3. Check Community & Social Reports

Twitter/X: Search "v0 down" or "v0.dev down" or "@vercel v0 down"
Discord: Vercel Discord server (discord.gg/vercel)
Reddit: r/nextjs and r/webdev often discuss v0 outages
GitHub Discussions: github.com/vercel/next.js/discussions

If you see multiple reports within the last 10-15 minutes, it's likely a real outage affecting multiple users.

Common v0 Issues (Not Always Outages)

Before assuming v0 is down, rule out these common issues:

1. Rate Limiting (Most Common)

v0 has usage limits even on paid plans:

  • Free tier: 200 credits/month (~40 generations)
  • Pro tier ($20/month): 3,000 credits/month (~600 generations)
  • Soft limits: Rapid-fire requests trigger temporary cooldowns

Solution:

  • Wait 5-10 minutes and try again
  • Check your credit balance in settings
  • Upgrade to Pro tier for higher limits
  • Space out your requests (avoid rapid consecutive generations)

2. AI Model Overload

v0 uses advanced LLMs (GPT-4, Claude, custom models) behind the scenes. When those models are overloaded:

  • Generation takes 2-5 minutes instead of 30 seconds
  • Responses become incomplete or cut off mid-code
  • "Model timeout" or "Capacity exceeded" errors appear
  • Preview generation works but code refinement fails

Solution:

  • Retry your request (models often recover within minutes)
  • Simplify your prompt (less complex = faster generation)
  • Avoid peak hours (US business hours 9am-5pm PT see highest load)
  • Try breaking complex UIs into smaller components

3. Browser Compatibility Issues

v0's preview system is sophisticated and can struggle in some browsers:

  • Chrome/Edge: Best performance
  • Firefox: Works but can be slower for complex previews
  • Safari: Known issues with WebGL-based previews
  • Brave: Privacy shields can block preview rendering

Solution:

  • Use Chrome or Edge for best results
  • Disable browser extensions (especially ad blockers, privacy tools)
  • Clear browser cache and cookies
  • Try incognito/private mode to rule out extension conflicts

4. Prompt Ambiguity

Vague or overly complex prompts can cause failures:

  • "Build me a dashboard" (too vague)
  • Asking for 10+ features in one prompt (too complex)
  • Conflicting requirements ("make it minimal but feature-rich")
  • Unrealistic expectations (full apps instead of components)

Solution:

  • Be specific: "Create a pricing table with 3 tiers, cards layout, highlight middle tier"
  • Start simple, iterate: Get basic structure first, then refine
  • Use component-focused prompts (v0 excels at components, not full apps)
  • Reference design systems: "Create a button component following Shadcn UI patterns"

5. Network/Firewall Issues

Corporate firewalls or VPNs can block v0's preview system:

  • Preview iframes blocked by security policies
  • WebSocket connections (for real-time updates) blocked
  • DNS issues preventing v0.dev access
  • ISP throttling AI tool traffic

Solution:

  • Try from a different network (mobile hotspot)
  • Disable VPN temporarily
  • Check corporate firewall settings
  • Contact IT if you're on a corporate network

Troubleshooting Steps

Step 1: Verify v0 Connectivity

# Test connectivity to v0.dev
curl -I https://v0.dev

# Check DNS resolution
nslookup v0.dev

# Expected response: HTTP 200 or 301/302 redirect

If you get timeouts or DNS errors, the issue may be your network or ISP, not v0 itself.

Step 2: Try Incognito/Private Mode

Browser cache, cookies, or extensions can interfere:

  • Open v0.dev in incognito/private browsing mode
  • If it works → clear your browser cache and disable extensions
  • If it still fails → likely a v0 service issue

Step 3: Check Browser Console

Open Developer Tools (F12) and check the Console tab for errors:

  • 401/403 errors: Authentication issue (sign out, sign back in)
  • 429 errors: Rate limiting (wait 10-15 minutes and retry)
  • 500/502/503 errors: v0 server issues (outage likely)
  • WebSocket errors: Real-time preview connection failed

Step 4: Test with a Simple Prompt

Instead of a complex component, try:

"Create a simple blue button with rounded corners"

If this works but complex prompts fail → you're hitting model timeouts or complexity limits.
If even simple prompts fail → v0 is likely experiencing an outage.

Step 5: Check Credit Balance

Navigate to v0.dev settings and verify:

  • You have remaining credits
  • Your subscription is active
  • Payment method hasn't expired
  • No account restrictions or flags

Business Impact of v0 Downtime

UI Prototyping Blocked

  • Design teams can't rapidly test UI concepts
  • Product managers can't visualize features for stakeholder reviews
  • Developers lose rapid prototyping tool (fall back to manual coding)
  • Impact: 3-5x slower iteration cycles, delayed sprint deliverables

Design Iteration Delays

  • A/B testing requires manual component creation instead of AI generation
  • Client feedback loops slow down (can't quickly adjust designs)
  • Design system evolution stalls (can't rapidly test new patterns)
  • Impact: Week-long design sprints become month-long projects

Client Presentations Disrupted

  • Sales demos using v0-generated components fail to load
  • Pitch decks with live component showcases break
  • Client calls where you generate components in real-time become impossible
  • Impact: Lost deals, rescheduled presentations, credibility hit

Developer Productivity Loss

  • Frontend developers lose 40-60% productivity boost from AI generation
  • Full-stack teams forced to hand-code UI instead of focusing on logic
  • Agencies miss client deadlines due to slower component development
  • Impact: $500-$2,000/day in lost productivity for a 5-person team

v0 Incident Response Playbook

Immediate Actions (0-5 minutes)

1. Verify the Outage

  • Check v0.dev status in real-time
  • Test with simple prompt in incognito mode
  • Check Twitter/Discord for community reports
  • Verify it's not your network (try mobile hotspot)

2. Save Your Work

  • If you have a working component, copy the code immediately
  • Export dependencies and config
  • Screenshot the current state
  • Save the conversation/prompt history

3. Notify Stakeholders

  • Alert your team in Slack/Teams
  • Reschedule client demos if necessary
  • Update project timelines if deadlines at risk

Short-Term Workaround (5-30 minutes)

4. Switch to Alternatives Use these AI UI tools while v0 is down:

Bolt.new (Full-stack AI development)

  • URL: bolt.new
  • Best for: Building complete apps with UI
  • Advantage: Generates full apps, not just components
  • Check if Bolt.new is down

Lovable (Formerly GPT Engineer)

  • URL: lovable.dev
  • Best for: AI-powered app generation
  • Advantage: Similar prompt-to-UI workflow
  • Check if Lovable is down

Galileo AI (UI design generation)

  • URL: usegalileo.ai
  • Best for: High-fidelity UI mockups
  • Advantage: More design-focused than code-focused

ChatGPT with Code Interpreter

  • URL: chat.openai.com
  • Best for: Generating React component code
  • Advantage: Can generate similar code, paste into your own preview

GitHub Copilot

  • URL: github.com/features/copilot
  • Best for: Component autocomplete in your IDE
  • Advantage: Works offline once installed

5. Continue Manually If you have partial v0 output:

  1. Copy the generated code to your local project
  2. Set up local Next.js dev server:
    npx create-next-app@latest my-component-test
cd my-component-test
npm run dev
  3. Continue development in VS Code with Copilot

Long-Term Prevention (Post-Incident)

6. Set Up Monitoring

  • Use API Status Check to monitor v0.dev automatically
  • Get instant Slack/Discord/email alerts when v0 goes down
  • Track historical uptime data to identify patterns
  • Monitor before critical client demos

7. Build Redundancy

  • Don't rely solely on v0 for client-facing demos
  • Maintain fallback component library
  • Keep alternative AI tools ready (Bolt.new, Lovable)
  • Document component patterns for manual recreation

8. Post-Mortem

  • Document what caused the disruption
  • Identify which workflows were blocked
  • Update team processes to handle future outages
  • Share learnings with stakeholders

How to Monitor v0 Status

Option 1: Automated Monitoring (Recommended)

Use API Status Check to monitor v0.dev automatically:

  • 60-second check intervals — Catch outages within 1 minute
  • Instant alerts — Slack, Discord, email, or webhook notifications
  • Historical uptime data — Identify v0's reliability patterns
  • Multi-service monitoring — Track v0 + Vercel + OpenAI simultaneously
  • Pricing: $9/month for up to 10 services

Start monitoring v0.dev now →

Option 2: Manual Checks

Bookmark these resources:

  • v0.dev status: apistatuscheck.com/api/v0
  • Vercel status: vercel-status.com
  • Vercel Discord: discord.gg/vercel
  • Twitter search: "v0.dev down" or "v0 down"

Option 3: Community Monitoring

Join developer communities:

  • Vercel Discord: Real-time user reports and official updates
  • r/nextjs on Reddit: Community discussions on v0 issues
  • Twitter/X: Follow @vercel for official announcements

v0 vs. Alternatives Comparison

Feature v0.dev Bolt.new Lovable ChatGPT GitHub Copilot
AI UI Gen ✅ React/Next.js ✅ Full-stack ✅ Full-stack ✅ Code only Code completion
Live Preview ✅ Instant ✅ Instant ✅ Instant ❌ Manual ❌ Manual
Production Code ✅ Copy-paste ready ✅ Full project ✅ Full project ✅ Needs setup ✅ In your IDE
Iterative Chat ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌
Free Tier ✅ 200 credits ✅ Limited ✅ Limited ✅ Limited ❌ ($10/mo)
Vercel Integration ✅ Native ✅ Export ✅ Export ❌ Manual ❌ Manual
Best For Next.js components Full apps Prototypes Code gen Pro developers
Downside Component-focused Rate limits Smaller community No preview Needs IDE

FAQ

Is v0 down right now?

Check real-time v0.dev status for instant verification. We monitor v0 every 60 seconds and display current status plus historical uptime data.

How often does v0 go down?

v0.dev is generally reliable with 99%+ uptime, but experiences occasional slowdowns during peak hours (US business hours). Full outages are rare (1-2 per quarter), but model timeouts and rate limiting are more common.

What causes v0 outages?

Most issues stem from:

  1. AI model overload (GPT-4/Claude capacity issues)
  2. Rate limiting (too many requests)
  3. Vercel infrastructure issues (rare)
  4. Preview rendering failures (browser/network issues)

True service outages are uncommon. Most "v0 down" reports are actually rate limiting or model timeouts.

Can I use v0 offline?

No. v0.dev is a cloud-based AI service that requires an internet connection. However, you can copy generated code and develop offline in your local environment.

Is there a v0 status page?

v0 doesn't have a dedicated status page. Check Vercel's status (vercel-status.com) or use apistatuscheck.com/api/v0 for real-time v0-specific monitoring.

What's the best v0 alternative?

For similar AI → component workflows: Bolt.new (full-stack) or ChatGPT with Code Interpreter (code generation).
For complete app generation: Lovable or Bolt.new.
For in-IDE assistance: GitHub Copilot or Cursor.

How do I export v0 components to my project?

  1. Click "Copy code" in v0's interface
  2. Copy the component code and dependencies
  3. Paste into your Next.js project (components/ folder)
  4. Install required dependencies (npm install)
  5. Import and use the component in your pages

Does v0 work with React only or also Vue/Svelte?

v0 generates React and Next.js code exclusively. It doesn't support Vue, Svelte, or Angular. For those frameworks, use ChatGPT or framework-specific tools.

Why is v0 generation so slow sometimes?

Slow generation (3-5+ minutes) usually indicates:

  • Peak hour traffic (US business hours)
  • Complex prompts requiring more processing
  • AI model queue (high demand on GPT-4/Claude)
  • Rate limiting approaching your quota

Try simpler prompts or off-peak hours for faster results.

Conclusion

v0.dev is a powerful AI UI generation tool that dramatically accelerates React/Next.js development—when it's working. When v0 is down or slow:

  1. Verify it's actually an outage (not rate limiting or browser issues)
  2. Save your work (copy code immediately)
  3. Switch to alternatives (Bolt.new, Lovable, ChatGPT)
  4. Monitor status for real-time updates

Don't let AI tool downtime block your UI development. Monitor v0.dev status in real-time →

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