Why are my Zaps not running but Zapier status shows operational?

If your Zaps aren't running but Zapier shows operational, the issue is usually not a platform outage — it's likely a Zap-specific error. Check your Zap's Task History in the Zapier dashboard for error messages. Common causes: the trigger app is down or revoked OAuth, a required field is missing or changed format, your Zapier plan task limit was reached, or the Zap was turned off. Zapier does not report app-specific errors on its status page.

Does Zapier status cover all app integrations?

No. Zapier's status page covers the Zapier platform itself — the execution engine, editor, and API. If a connected app (Gmail, Slack, Salesforce, etc.) is down, Zapier cannot execute tasks involving that app, but this will not appear on Zapier's status page. Check the status page of the failing app separately.

What happens to my Zaps during a Zapier outage?

During a Zapier platform outage, trigger events may be missed or delayed. Zapier's behavior during outages depends on the trigger type: for webhook triggers, Zapier attempts to replay missed events. For polling triggers (Zapier checks for new data every 1-15 minutes), events that occur during an outage may be missed entirely if they fall outside the polling window. Always check Task History after an outage to identify any missed tasks.

How do I get alerts when Zapier goes down?

Subscribe to status.zapier.com email notifications. For mission-critical automations, use an independent monitoring approach: set up a separate Zap (on a different tool like Make/n8n if Zapier is down) or configure an external health-check that confirms a test Zap runs successfully on a schedule. This detects silent failures that don't appear on the status page.

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Zapier Status: How to Check If Zapier Is Down Right Now (2026)

Updated June 2026 · 7 min read · API Status Check

Quick Answer

Check Zapier status at status.zapier.com (official). If the platform is operational but your Zaps aren't running, check your Zap's Task History — the issue is likely a connected app error or a task limit, not a Zapier outage.

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The Official Zapier Status Page

Zapier maintains an official status page at status.zapier.com. It tracks the core Zapier platform components:

Zap Execution Engine: The core service that runs your Zaps. If this is degraded or down, Zaps that are triggered won't execute — tasks will fail or be delayed.

Zapier Editor & Dashboard: The web interface for creating and managing Zaps. Outages here prevent you from building or editing automations but may not affect already-running Zaps.

Authentication (Login): SSO, Google login, and standard authentication. An outage here prevents new sessions but active sessions may continue running scheduled Zaps.

Zapier API: The REST API used by developers and tools to manage Zaps programmatically. Affects Zapier Partners and custom integrations using the Zapier API.

Webhooks: The Webhooks by Zapier service for incoming webhook triggers. If degraded, webhook payloads may not trigger Zaps in real time.

Transfer (Bulk Data Migration): Zapier Transfer for bulk historical data migration between apps. Outages affect large one-time data migrations, not ongoing Zaps.

What Each Zapier Status Means

Operational: All Zapier platform systems are functioning normally. Zaps trigger and execute on schedule. If your specific Zap is not running when this status shows, the issue is your Zap configuration, a connected app, or your task limit — not a Zapier platform problem.

Degraded Performance: Zapier is accessible and Zaps are running but with delays. Polling Zaps (that check for new data every 1-15 minutes) may fall behind their normal schedule. Time-sensitive automations (e.g., real-time lead routing, payment notifications) may be affected during degraded periods.

Partial Outage: A specific Zapier component is affected. For example, new Zap creation in the editor may be broken while existing Zap execution continues normally. Or webhook triggers may not fire while polling triggers work. Check the specific components listed on the status page.

Major Outage: Zapier is broadly unavailable. Zaps are not executing, the dashboard is inaccessible, or authentication is failing. Business processes that rely on Zapier automations (CRM updates, notifications, data syncs) will halt. Activate your manual backup procedures.

Under Maintenance: Planned maintenance window. Zapier schedules maintenance during off-peak hours. During maintenance, some Zaps may be delayed or temporarily paused. Check status.zapier.com for the expected window duration.

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Zapier Down vs. Your Zap Is Broken: How to Tell the Difference

Most "Zapier is down" situations are actually Zap-specific errors. Here's how to diagnose quickly:

Check Task History First

In your Zapier dashboard, go to the failing Zap and click 'Task History'. Each task shows success or failure with an error message. If you see specific error messages ('app authentication expired', 'field not found', '429 rate limit'), this is a Zap-specific issue unrelated to Zapier being down.

Check if Multiple Zaps Are Failing

If only one or two Zaps are failing, it's almost certainly a Zap-specific issue (authentication, app outage, data format). If ALL your Zaps are failing simultaneously, that points to a Zapier platform outage — check status.zapier.com immediately.

Check the Connected App Status

If a Zap between Gmail and Slack is failing, check both Gmail's status page and Slack's status page separately. Zapier's status page only covers the Zapier platform — not the 6,000+ apps it connects to. A Gmail or Slack outage will cause Zap failures without appearing on status.zapier.com.

Verify Your Task Limit

Zapier plans have monthly task limits. When you hit your limit, Zaps stop running — but this does NOT appear on the Zapier status page. Go to Settings > Billing to check your task usage. Upgrade your plan or wait for the billing cycle to reset if you've hit the limit.

5 Ways to Check Zapier Status Right Now

Official Zapier Status Page

Visit status.zapier.com for real-time Zapier platform status. Subscribe to email or SMS notifications for incident alerts.

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Check Your Zap Task History

Log into zapier.com and open the failing Zap. Click 'Task History' to see recent run logs with detailed error messages. This is the fastest way to distinguish a platform outage from a Zap-specific error.

Test a Simple Zap

Create or trigger a simple test Zap (e.g., Webhook → Gmail). If a basic test Zap fails with a platform error, Zapier is down. If it succeeds, your other Zaps have a configuration issue.

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Zapier Community & Support

Check the Zapier Community forum for reports from other users, or contact Zapier support. Paid plan users get priority support with faster response times.

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Common Zapier Errors and What They Mean

"The app returned "401: Unauthorized""Your connected app's OAuth token has expired or been revoked. Re-authorize the app connection in Zapier. This is the most common Zap failure — not a Zapier outage.

"We could not find the trigger / no new data found"The trigger is working but there's no new data matching your trigger criteria. For example, a 'New Email' trigger with filters won't fire if no matching emails arrived. Turn on debug mode to confirm the trigger is seeing events.

"The app returned '429: Too Many Requests'"The target app is rate-limiting Zapier. This is an app-side issue, not Zapier. Reduce your Zap frequency or upgrade your plan on the target app. Zapier automatically retries rate-limited tasks after a backoff period.

"Zap has been stopped due to too many consecutive errors"Zapier automatically pauses a Zap after 3 consecutive failures (for most Zaps). Fix the underlying error in Task History, then manually turn the Zap back on. Consider adding error handling steps to prevent auto-pausing on transient errors.

"Your plan's task limit has been reached"You have used all your monthly tasks. Zaps will not run until the billing cycle resets or you upgrade. This is not an outage — check Settings > Billing in your Zapier account.

"Internal Zapier Error / Something went wrong on our end"A Zapier platform-side error. These are usually transient. Check status.zapier.com — if there is an active incident, wait for resolution. If the status page is green, retry the Zap manually and contact Zapier support if the error persists.

What to Do When Zapier Is Down

Immediate Response

Confirm on status.zapier.com — distinguish outage from Zap error
Identify critical Zaps that handle time-sensitive processes (lead routing, notifications)
Manually complete or trigger critical actions during the outage window
After recovery, check Task History for missed tasks and replay if possible
Notify teams whose workflows depend on affected automations

Long-Term Resilience

Add error handlers to critical Zaps (Zapier Paths or Code step for fallback logic)
Use webhook-based triggers where possible — they replay missed events
Maintain a parallel automation on Make (formerly Integromat) for critical workflows
Document manual fallback procedures for each critical Zap
Set up email alerts for Zap errors in Zapier's notification settings

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the official Zapier status page?

Zapier's official status page is at status.zapier.com. It shows real-time status for the Zap execution engine, editor, API, and webhooks. Subscribe to email or SMS notifications to be alerted about incidents. Remember: app-specific errors (e.g., Salesforce down) do not appear here — check the failing app's status page separately.

Will Zapier replay missed tasks after an outage?

It depends on the trigger type. For Webhook triggers: Zapier attempts to process webhooks received during an outage after recovery. For polling triggers (most Zaps check apps every 1–15 minutes): events that occurred and aged out of the polling window may be missed. After an outage, check Task History to identify gaps and replay any critical missed tasks using Zapier's replay feature.

My Zaps are not running and Zapier status is green. What should I do?

Check the Zap's Task History for error messages. The most common causes when the status page is green: (1) the connected app's OAuth expired — re-authorize the connection; (2) you hit your monthly task limit — check Settings > Billing; (3) the Zap was auto-paused after repeated errors — re-enable it; (4) a connected app (Gmail, Slack, etc.) is down — check its status page separately.

How does Zapier reliability compare to Make (Integromat) or n8n?

All three platforms experience occasional outages. Zapier is the most mature and widely used, with generally strong uptime. Make (formerly Integromat) and n8n (self-hosted or cloud) offer different reliability profiles. Self-hosted n8n means you control your own uptime but also your own infrastructure. For mission-critical automations, running parallel workflows on two platforms (Zapier + Make) provides redundancy, though it increases maintenance overhead.

Does Zapier have a SLA for uptime?

Zapier does not publicly advertise a specific uptime SLA for standard paid plans. Enterprise customers have contractual SLAs. For business-critical automations, Zapier Team, Business, and Enterprise plans include priority support. Check your specific plan agreement for SLA details, or negotiate an SLA with Zapier's enterprise sales team.

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