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Cursor Status Monitor
Cursor Status: Is Cursor Down Right Now?
Use this Cursor status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot AI code completion or chat issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Cursor goes down.
Quick Cursor Status Checklist
- 1. Check official status updates.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Verify with independent monitoring.
- 4. Restart IDE or switch AI models.
Check the official Cursor status page
Cursor posts service updates, degraded performance notices, and maintenance windows on its official status dashboard.
status.cursor.shLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals from the Cursor community can confirm widespread AI completion failures, chat errors, or sync issues.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real Cursor endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
Cursor on API Status CheckCommon Cursor Issues During Outages
AI code completion not working
Cursor's tab completion and inline AI suggestions may stop appearing or become very slow during platform outages.
Chat and Composer failures
The AI chat panel or Composer may fail to respond, return errors, or hang indefinitely when Cursor's backend is degraded.
Authentication and sync issues
Users may be logged out unexpectedly or see sync failures with workspace settings and extensions during outages.
Model selection errors
Switching between models (GPT-4, Claude, etc.) may fail or return errors when Cursor's model routing service is degraded.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume Cursor Is Down
- 1
Restart Cursor IDE
Closing and reopening Cursor often resolves temporary connection issues with the AI backend.
- 2
Check your account and subscription
Verify your Cursor subscription is active and you haven't exceeded your monthly AI request limits.
- 3
Switch AI models
If one model is unavailable, try switching to a different model in Cursor's settings — GPT-4o, Claude, or the default Cursor model.
- 4
Check network and proxy settings
Corporate firewalls or VPNs can block Cursor connections. Try disabling your VPN or adding Cursor to your firewall allowlist.
- 5
Reinstall or update Cursor
Ensure you're running the latest Cursor version. Older versions may have connection issues that are fixed in updates.
Real-Time Cursor Monitoring
API Status Check tracks Cursor status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent Cursor status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify Cursor status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, response times, and reliability trends to understand Cursor platform stability.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when Cursor experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During Cursor Outages
Use GitHub Copilot as backup
GitHub Copilot offers similar AI code completion and chat features and can be used in VS Code during Cursor outages.
Fall back to VS Code with AI extensions
Since Cursor is built on VS Code, your workspace opens directly in VS Code. Add Continue.dev or Copilot for AI features.
Use Windsurf or Zed with AI
Windsurf (by Codeium) and Zed are alternative AI-native editors that can serve as temporary replacements during Cursor downtime.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
Set up alerts on API Status Check to get notified the moment Cursor recovers from an outage.
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Cursor Status FAQ
Is Cursor down right now?
Check status.cursor.sh and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show incidents, Cursor is likely experiencing a widespread outage.
Why is Cursor's AI not working?
AI completion failures are usually caused by backend issues with Cursor's AI service. Try restarting, switching models, or checking the status page.
Why is Cursor chat not responding?
Cursor chat may hang or return errors during platform degradation. Restart the IDE and check the official status page for ongoing incidents.
Why is Cursor tab completion so slow?
Slowness in tab completion usually indicates degraded AI backend performance. Try switching to a faster model or wait for the incident to resolve.
Can I use Cursor offline?
Cursor's AI features require an internet connection. Basic code editing works offline, but AI completion, chat, and Composer need Cursor's backend.
How can I get Cursor outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when Cursor or its AI backend has an incident.