Signal Status Monitor

Signal Status: Is Signal Down Right Now?

Use this Signal status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot message delivery, call, or registration failures, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Signal goes down.

Signal Status Page Community Reports

How do I quickly check if Signal is down?

1. Check status.signal.org.
2. Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data.
3. Update Signal to latest version.
4. Check @signalapp on Twitter.

Also check: WhatsApp status.

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Check Signal's official status page

Signal maintains a status page for its messaging and calling infrastructure, updated during known service incidents.

status.signal.org

Look for community reports

Downdetector aggregates Signal outage reports from users to confirm when messaging failures are widespread.

Downdetector reports

Check Signal's Twitter account

Signal announces major service incidents on their official Twitter/X account @signalapp during widespread outages.

@signalapp on Twitter

What happens when Signal goes down?

Messages not sending or delivering

Signal messages may fail to send, show a single tick (not delivered), or get stuck in the sending state during server outages.

Voice and video calls not connecting

Signal calls may fail to connect or drop immediately when Signal's media relay servers are experiencing issues.

Registration and verification failures

New users or users reinstalling Signal may fail to receive verification SMS codes during registration service outages.

Media and attachment upload failures

Photos, videos, voice messages, and file attachments may fail to upload or download during Signal infrastructure issues.

How do I troubleshoot Signal issues?

1
Check status.signal.org
Signal's official status page is the most reliable source for confirming whether the service itself is experiencing an outage.
2
Verify your internet connection
Signal uses end-to-end encryption over standard internet connections. Ensure you have a working internet connection (not just Wi-Fi icon showing).
3
Check if Signal is blocked on your network
Some corporate networks or countries block Signal. Try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data to isolate network-level blocking.
4
Update the Signal app
An outdated Signal app can cause messaging issues. Update to the latest version from the App Store or Google Play.
5
Re-register if messages are stuck
If messages have been stuck for an extended time after outage recovery, try logging out and re-registering your Signal number.

What is Signal's current status?

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What can I do during a Signal outage?

Use WhatsApp for end-to-end encrypted messaging

WhatsApp also offers end-to-end encrypted messaging and is a widely available alternative during Signal outages.

Fall back to iMessage or SMS

For urgent communication, standard SMS or iMessage (on Apple devices) don't depend on Signal's servers.

Use Telegram for group communication

Telegram supports encrypted messaging and large group chats as an alternative to Signal for team communication.

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Frequently asked questions about Signal status

Is Signal down right now?

Check status.signal.org and @signalapp on Twitter for real-time status. Widespread message delivery failures and call issues indicate a Signal server outage.

Why are my Signal messages not sending?

Messages may fail to send due to Signal server outages, poor internet connectivity, or network restrictions. Check status.signal.org and test your internet connection.

Why is Signal showing one tick instead of two?

A single tick means the message was sent but not delivered to the recipient's device. This can indicate a server outage or that the recipient's device is offline or has no internet.

Does Signal work on all networks?

Signal is blocked in some countries and on some corporate networks. If switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data fixes the issue, your network may be blocking Signal.

Why can't I register a new Signal account?

Registration failures usually mean Signal's SMS verification service is overloaded or experiencing an outage. Wait and retry, or check status.signal.org for known issues.