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eBay Status Monitor
eBay Status: Is eBay Down Right Now?
Use this eBay status guide to confirm marketplace outages fast, troubleshoot login or checkout issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment eBay goes down.
Quick eBay Status Checklist
- 1. Check official status updates.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Verify with independent monitoring.
- 4. Try the mobile app or incognito mode.
Real-time monitoring coming soon
We are working on adding live status checks for this service.
Check eBay's official status page
eBay posts incident updates, maintenance windows, and service disruptions on their official status dashboard.
status.ebay.comLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread checkout failures, login errors, or shop management issues.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
eBay on API Status CheckCommon eBay Issues During Outages
Login and authentication errors
Users may see 'We're having trouble logging you in' or session timeout errors during platform outages.
Checkout and payment failures
Buyers may encounter errors at checkout, payment processing failures, or cart issues preventing purchases.
Shop management and listing errors
Sellers may be unable to edit listings, upload photos, update inventory, or access shop analytics during outages.
Search and browsing issues
Search results may not load, product images may fail to display, or category pages may show errors.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume eBay Is Down
- 1
Clear cache and cookies
Browser cache issues can cause login or checkout problems. Clear your cache or try incognito mode.
- 2
Try the eBay mobile app
Sometimes the mobile app remains functional when the website is experiencing issues. Test both platforms.
- 3
Check your payment method
Verify your credit card or PayPal account is valid and has sufficient funds. Try an alternative payment method.
- 4
Disable browser extensions
Ad blockers or privacy extensions can interfere with eBay's checkout flow. Temporarily disable them to test.
- 5
Wait and retry later
If multiple users report issues and eBay's status page shows incidents, wait 15-30 minutes and try again.
Real-Time eBay Monitoring
API Status Check tracks eBay status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent eBay status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify eBay status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, response times, and reliability trends to understand eBay platform stability.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when eBay experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During eBay Outages
Use social media to reach eBay support
During outages, contact @eBay on Twitter for updates or to report urgent seller issues affecting your shop.
Save drafts and work offline
If you're updating listings, save your work locally. You can upload changes once the platform recovers.
Notify customers proactively
Sellers should message customers about shipping delays or order issues caused by eBay outages to maintain trust.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
Set up alerts to get notified the moment eBay recovers from an outage so you can resume business.
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eBay Status FAQ
Is eBay down right now?
Check status.ebay.com and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show incidents, eBay is likely down for many users.
Why can't I checkout on eBay?
Checkout failures usually indicate payment processing issues or site outages. Try a different payment method or wait a few minutes.
Is the eBay seller app down?
Seller app outages may affect listing management and order processing. Check if the main eBay website is also affected.
Why is eBay so slow today?
Slowness often indicates degraded performance during high traffic or partial outages. Try refreshing or returning later.
Can I still ship orders during an eBay outage?
You can ship orders, but you may not be able to mark them as shipped or print labels until the platform recovers.
How can I get eBay outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when eBay has an incident affecting buyers or sellers.