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ChatGPT Status: Is ChatGPT Down Right Now?
Use this ChatGPT status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot API or chat interface issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment ChatGPT goes down.
Quick ChatGPT Status Checklist
- 1. Check official status updates.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Verify with independent monitoring.
- 4. Try a second device or network.
Check the official OpenAI status page
OpenAI posts incident updates, degraded service notices, and maintenance windows on its official status dashboard.
status.openai.comLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread chat failures, API errors, or rate limiting issues.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
OpenAI on API Status CheckCommon ChatGPT Issues During Outages
Chat interface errors or timeouts
Users may see 'Something went wrong' errors, infinite loading spinners, or blank responses during outages.
API rate limiting or 5xx errors
Developers may encounter 429 (rate limit) or 500/503 errors when the API is under stress or degraded.
Slow or incomplete responses
ChatGPT may generate partial answers, take unusually long, or produce lower quality outputs during degraded performance.
Plugin and GPT Store failures
Custom GPTs and plugins may fail to load or execute properly when OpenAI's infrastructure is stressed.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume ChatGPT Is Down
- 1
Refresh and try again
Start a new chat session. Sometimes individual conversations get stuck while the platform is functional.
- 2
Check your API key and billing
For API users: verify your key is valid, billing is current, and you haven't hit usage limits.
- 3
Try a different model
If GPT-4 is slow, try GPT-3.5-turbo which often stays available during partial outages.
- 4
Use the mobile app
The ChatGPT mobile app sometimes remains functional when the web interface is experiencing issues.
- 5
Check API status programmatically
Implement health checks in your code with exponential backoff and fallback to alternative models.
Real-Time ChatGPT Monitoring
API Status Check tracks ChatGPT status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent ChatGPT status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify ChatGPT status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, response times, and reliability trends to understand OpenAI stability.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when ChatGPT experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During ChatGPT Outages
Use Claude or Gemini as backup
During ChatGPT outages, Anthropic's Claude or Google's Gemini can handle similar tasks as temporary alternatives.
Queue non-urgent requests
If your app depends on the API, implement a queue to retry requests once the service recovers.
Use cached responses
If you cache API responses, serve cached results during outages rather than showing errors to users.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
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ChatGPT Status FAQ
Is ChatGPT down right now?
Check status.openai.com and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show incidents, ChatGPT is likely down for many users.
Why does ChatGPT say 'Something went wrong'?
This error usually indicates a server-side issue. Try refreshing, starting a new chat, or waiting a few minutes during peak usage.
Is the ChatGPT API down?
API outages show as 5xx errors or timeouts. Check status.openai.com for API-specific incidents and implement retry logic in your code.
Why is ChatGPT so slow today?
Slowness often indicates degraded performance. Try GPT-3.5-turbo for faster responses, or wait for the incident to resolve.
Does ChatGPT Plus have better uptime?
Plus subscribers get priority access during high demand, but major outages affect all tiers equally.
How can I get ChatGPT outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when ChatGPT or the OpenAI API has an incident.