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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.
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Check eBay's official status page

eBay posts incident updates, maintenance windows, and service disruptions on their official status dashboard.

status.ebay.com

Look for community reports

Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread checkout failures, login errors, or shop management issues.

Downdetector reports

Verify with independent monitoring

Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.

eBay on API Status Check

Common 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. 1

    Clear cache and cookies

    Browser cache issues can cause login or checkout problems. Clear your cache or try incognito mode.

  2. 2

    Try the eBay mobile app

    Sometimes the mobile app remains functional when the website is experiencing issues. Test both platforms.

  3. 3

    Check your payment method

    Verify your credit card or PayPal account is valid and has sufficient funds. Try an alternative payment method.

  4. 4

    Disable browser extensions

    Ad blockers or privacy extensions can interfere with eBay's checkout flow. Temporarily disable them to test.

  5. 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.

Get notified when eBay is back up

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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.