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Stripe Status Monitor
Stripe Status: Is Stripe Down Right Now?
Use this Stripe status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot API or payment processing issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Stripe goes down.
Quick Stripe 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 Stripe status page
Stripe posts incident updates, service degradation notices, and maintenance windows on its official status dashboard.
status.stripe.comLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread payment processing issues, API errors, or checkout failures.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
Stripe on API Status CheckCommon Stripe Issues During Outages
Payment processing failures
Transactions may fail with generic errors, charge creation may timeout, or customers may see 'Payment failed' messages.
API errors and timeouts
Developers may encounter 500/503 errors, webhook delivery failures, or API request timeouts during service degradation.
Checkout and Elements loading issues
Stripe Checkout may fail to load, Payment Elements may not render, or customers may see blank payment forms.
Dashboard access problems
The Stripe Dashboard may be slow, unresponsive, or show 'Failed to load' errors during outages.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume Stripe Is Down
- 1
Check your API keys and mode
Verify you're using the correct API keys and that you're in the right mode (test vs live). Invalid keys cause similar errors.
- 2
Review webhook delivery status
Check your webhook logs in the Stripe Dashboard to see if events are being delivered or if there are delivery failures.
- 3
Test with a simple API call
Try a basic API request (like listing customers) to determine if the issue is specific to certain endpoints.
- 4
Check for rate limiting
Verify you haven't hit API rate limits by checking response headers and reviewing your request volume.
- 5
Implement retry logic
For production systems, implement exponential backoff and retry logic to handle transient errors gracefully.
Real-Time Stripe Monitoring
API Status Check tracks Stripe status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent Stripe status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify Stripe status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, response times, and reliability trends to understand Stripe stability.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when Stripe experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During Stripe Outages
Queue payments for retry
Implement a payment queue system that automatically retries failed transactions once Stripe recovers.
Use alternative payment methods
If possible, offer customers alternative payment options during Stripe outages (PayPal, bank transfer, etc.).
Communicate with customers
Display clear error messages and status updates to customers experiencing payment issues during outages.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
Set up alerts to get notified the moment Stripe recovers from an outage so you can resume normal operations.
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Stripe Status FAQ
Is Stripe down right now?
Check status.stripe.com and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show incidents, Stripe is likely down for many users.
Why are Stripe payments failing?
Payment failures during outages show as generic error messages or timeouts. Check status.stripe.com and implement retry logic for transient errors.
Is the Stripe API down?
API outages show as 5xx errors or timeouts. Check status.stripe.com for API-specific incidents and implement exponential backoff in your code.
Why won't Stripe Checkout load?
Checkout loading issues often indicate service degradation. Try refreshing, or implement a fallback payment method for customers.
Will failed payments be retried automatically?
No, you must implement retry logic in your application. Queue failed payments and retry once Stripe service recovers.
How can I get Stripe outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when Stripe has an incident affecting payment processing.