4 days ago
Is ChatGPT still down? Thousands of users report issues
But is it still down? Well, it seems that the platform has been experiencing multiple outages as the day has gone on.
According to Downdetector, there are currently 1000 reports of a fault, down from 1,400 this morning, but still up on the hour.
ChatGPT is always wrong about topics where I'm an expert. But that's ok, I already know that stuff, I'm just glad it's correct about everything else. — Zac Mabry (@ZacMabry) June 8, 2025
What is Downdetector?
Downdetector is an online website that allows users of popular services, including X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, Virgin Media and more, to report if they are having trouble with the services.
The site only reports an incident when the number of problem reports is significantly higher than the typical volume for that time of day.
Describing itself on its website, Downdetector is 'where people go when services don't work.'
The website monitors disruptions to various key services, including the internet, web hosting platforms, banks, social media and more.
You can see the full methodology and learn more about how Downdetector collects status information and detects problems via its website.
In short, users can get involved by submitting any issue reports on the platform.
Problem indicators are also collected from social media and other factors on the web, Downdetector explained.
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These reports are then validated and analysed in real time.
An incident is then detected if the number of reports is significantly higher than the typical average for that particular service.
When a user goes to investigate the issue, they can see what the most reported problems are currently and check if their areas are in one of the outage hotspots.
Do you use Downdetector? Let us know in the comments.
