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Docker Hub Status Monitor
Docker Hub Status: Is Docker Down Right Now?
Use this Docker Hub status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot image pull failures, registry errors, Docker Desktop, Scout, or build issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Docker goes down.
Quick Docker Status Checklist
- 1. Check official status updates.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Verify with independent monitoring.
- 4. Check your rate limit status.
Real-time monitoring coming soon
We are working on adding live status checks for this service.
Check the official Docker status page
Docker posts incident updates, degraded service notices, and maintenance windows on its official status dashboard.
dockerstatus.comLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread image pull failures, registry errors, or Docker Desktop issues.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
Docker on API Status CheckCommon Docker Issues During Outages
Image pull failures or timeouts
Docker pull commands may fail with connection errors, timeout, or show 'TLS handshake timeout' during registry outages.
Registry authentication errors
Login attempts may fail, rate limits may trigger unexpectedly, or authentication tokens may not work during platform issues.
Docker Desktop startup failures
Docker Desktop may fail to start, show 'Docker Engine stopped' errors, or have connectivity issues with Docker Hub.
Build failures or slow image layers
Dockerfile builds may fail pulling base images, layer downloads may be extremely slow, or builds may timeout during outages.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume Docker Is Down
- 1
Check Docker Hub login status
Run 'docker login' to verify authentication. Check if you're hitting rate limits (100 pulls/6h for anonymous, 200/6h for free accounts).
- 2
Try pulling from a mirror or cache
Use alternative registries like GitHub Container Registry, or configure a local registry mirror to bypass Docker Hub.
- 3
Verify network and DNS
Test connectivity to hub.docker.com and registry-1.docker.io. Check if your firewall or proxy is blocking registry access.
- 4
Restart Docker daemon
Restart Docker Desktop or run 'sudo systemctl restart docker' on Linux to clear stuck connections or cache issues.
- 5
Check for rate limiting
Run 'docker pull ratelimitpreview/test' to see your current rate limit status and remaining pulls.
Real-Time Docker Monitoring
API Status Check tracks Docker Hub status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent Docker Hub status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify Docker status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, registry availability, and reliability trends to understand Docker Hub stability.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when Docker Hub experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During Docker Outages
Use GitHub Container Registry
During Docker Hub outages, pull public images from ghcr.io or migrate your images to GitHub Container Registry.
Use local image cache
If you have images cached locally, use 'docker images' to check and rely on cached images until service recovers.
Set up a registry mirror
Configure a Docker registry mirror to reduce dependency on Docker Hub and improve pull reliability.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
Set up alerts to get notified the moment Docker Hub recovers from an outage.
Get notified when Docker is back up
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Docker Hub Status FAQ
Is Docker Hub down right now?
Check dockerstatus.com and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show incidents, Docker Hub is likely down for many users.
Why can't I pull Docker images?
Pull failures can be caused by rate limiting, network issues, authentication problems, or Docker Hub outages. Check your rate limit status first.
Is Docker Desktop down?
Docker Desktop issues can be local installation problems or connectivity to Docker Hub. Check if the daemon is running and verify network access.
What is Docker Hub rate limiting?
Anonymous users get 100 pulls/6h, free accounts get 200/6h. Rate limits can cause pull failures even when Docker Hub is operational.
Does Docker Pro have better uptime?
Pro and Team plans get higher rate limits and priority support, but major Docker Hub outages affect all tiers equally.
How can I get Docker outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when Docker Hub has an incident.