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Discord Status Monitor
Discord Status: Is Discord Down Right Now?
Use this Discord status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot voice chat or messaging issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Discord goes down.
Quick Discord 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 Discord status page
Discord posts incident updates, API degradation notices, and voice server issues on its official status dashboard.
discordstatus.comLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread voice failures, message delays, or server connection issues.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
Discord on API Status CheckCommon Discord Issues During Outages
Voice chat disconnections or robot voice
Users may experience choppy audio, robotic distortion, or sudden disconnections during voice server issues.
Message sending failures or delays
Messages may fail to send, show 'Message Failed to Send' errors, or appear with significant delays during outages.
Server unavailable or loading errors
Discord may show 'No Route' errors, infinite loading screens, or gray server icons when unable to connect.
Bot API failures and webhook errors
Discord bots may timeout, show 503 errors, or fail to respond when API infrastructure is degraded or down.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume Discord Is Down
- 1
Restart Discord and check your connection
Force quit the app completely, restart it, and verify your internet is working on other devices.
- 2
Switch voice server region
Server owners can change the voice region in Server Settings → Overview to bypass regional outages.
- 3
Try the web or mobile app
If the desktop app fails, try discord.com in a browser or the mobile app which may use different routing.
- 4
Check firewall and VPN settings
Discord requires UDP ports 50000-65535 for voice. Some VPNs or restrictive firewalls can block connections.
- 5
Monitor bot status via API health checks
Implement heartbeat monitoring for Discord bots with exponential backoff during 5xx errors or gateway issues.
Real-Time Discord Monitoring
API Status Check tracks Discord status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent Discord status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify Discord status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, response times, and reliability trends to understand Discord stability.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when Discord experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During Discord Outages
Use Slack or Microsoft Teams temporarily
During Discord outages, migrate urgent team communication to Slack, Teams, or Telegram as backup channels.
Queue bot commands and webhook posts
If your bot depends on Discord API, implement a queue system to retry messages once the service recovers.
Communicate via Twitter or status updates
Post updates on your community Twitter or website status page to inform users during extended outages.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
Set up alerts to get notified the moment Discord API or voice servers recover from an outage.
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Discord Status FAQ
Is Discord down right now?
Check discordstatus.com and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show incidents, Discord is likely down for many users.
Why does Discord say 'No Route'?
This error means Discord can't connect to its servers. It's usually temporary during outages. Restart the app and check discordstatus.com.
Is the Discord API down?
API outages show as 5xx errors or gateway connection failures. Check discordstatus.com for API-specific incidents and implement retry logic in your bot code.
Why is Discord voice chat not working?
Voice issues can be server-side outages, regional routing problems, or local firewall/VPN interference. Try changing voice regions or switching networks.
Does Discord Nitro have better uptime?
No. Nitro is a subscription tier with features like higher upload limits and custom emojis, but it doesn't provide better infrastructure access or uptime.
How can I get Discord outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when Discord or its API has an incident.