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How to Check if Reddit Is Down
What to Do if Reddit Isn't Down
Key Takeaways
- Check the Reddit Status website or subscribe to their emails for updates on the platform's status. You can also follow the Reddit Status X (Twitter) account for updates on Reddit's status while browsing social media.
- Use third-party sites like DownDetector to check if others are reporting issues with Reddit.
- If the problem seems to be only on your side, try some general troubleshooting tips to get the app or website working again.
If Reddit is showing you errors, is there a way to check if the platform is down for everyone or just you? Luckily there are several ways to check if Reddit is down, as well as general troubleshooting fixes you can try.
How to Check if Reddit Is Down
There are three major ways to check on Reddit's status: using the official Reddit status website, checking Reddit's status on X, and using a third-party status website such as Downdetector.
1. Checking the Reddit Status Website
Reddit Status is a tool affiliated with Reddit that posts updates about the status of the platform. It tracks various Reddit systems, including the main Reddit site and the ad platform, as well as the platform's infrastructure and media storage.
You can also view past incidents on the website by scrolling down. To get a summary of incidents over the past few months, go to Incident History at the bottom of the page.
You can also subscribe to emails from the website if you want updates about Reddit's status.
2. Following the Reddit Status X (Twitter) Account
Reddit Status has an official X (Twitter) account that you can follow to get updates in your feed. By following this account, you can get updates on whether Reddit is down while browsing social media.
There is also a Reddit Status subreddit if you would prefer to follow updates there, but if Reddit is down, you may not be able to access the subreddit.
These accounts are useful if you want to somewhat automate updates about Reddit's platform status without needing to subscribe via email.
3. Using Sites Like DownDetector
What if the official channels aren't showing updated information about whether Reddit is down right now? In that case, you can use third-party sites like DownDetector.
The platform is one of the best ways to check if a website is offline. It allows you to check reports specific to your region. It relies on reports from users, so you can check if others may be experiencing similar issues.
Sometimes DownDetector's status tracking beats a site's own tracking platforms because of the way it relies on user input. So if you can't see anything wrong on the Reddit's status site and X account, make sure to check a third-party tool like DownDetector which relies on user reports.
What to Do if Reddit Isn't Down
If you can't find any issues reported by Reddit Status or sites like DownDetector, you should perform some general troubleshooting to see if it fixes the problem on your side.
If Reddit is giving you errors, we recommend you try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Restart your device:Restarting your smartphone can sometimes help fix errors that you encounter when using apps.
- Check your internet: If you're getting errors with multiple online platforms, the error might be due to your internet connection.
- Check if Reddit needs to be updated: If you're using the Reddit app, check whether an update is due on the Google Play Store or App Store.
- Clear Reddit's cache: In case your cache files have been corrupted, clear the app's cache to fix potential issues.
If these fixes don't work, try to wait out the issue. But if several hours pass and you still can't access Reddit, then we recommend contacting Reddit Support.
You can submit a support ticket on the Reddit Help Center if you're experiencing app or website issues and Reddit doesn't appear to be down.
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FAQs
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Why is my Reddit site not working? ›
It's also possible that there was a temporary issue with Reddit's server or your internet connection. You can try restarting your laptop or router, clearing your browser cache, or using a different browser. Why could I be blocked on Reddit? I've made an account to ask questions in travel subreddits.
Why is the Reddit app not working? ›
Sometimes, clearing the cache is needed to help apps run properly. The process of clearing your device's cache depends on your platform: Android [clear Android's cache] or iPhone [clear an iPhone's cache]. Reinstall the Reddit app. Uninstall the Reddit app on your Android or iOS device and then reinstall it.
Why is Reddit suddenly not working? ›
If the Reddit app or website isn't loading, ensure there isn't something wrong with your internet connection. You can be facing problems with your Wi-Fi or mobile data plan. You can check if the connection is the issue by opening another site on your PC or phone.
Why does Reddit website not load? ›
Reddit has outages from time to time, the only solution is to wait and refresh page from time to time. Sometime it's just few minutes, sometime it can be even hours. To check the Reddit status use these sites: Downdetector - Reddit.
Why i can't connect to Reddit? ›
Restart your device: Sometimes, simply restarting your device can help resolve issues with accessing websites. Check for updates: Make sure that you have the latest version of the Reddit app installed on your device. You can check for updates in the Google Play Store or App Store.
Why is Reddit stuck on loading? ›
Try disabling all extensions and ad blockers, even if they seem unrelated. Try using old.reddit.com and see. Try from a different browser if you have one, For mobile web: Clear cache and if willing cookies.
Why can't I log into Reddit? ›
If you have simply forgotten your password, you can find that information here in our FAQ. If you think your account has been hijacked, please refer to this help center article. If you are being told that the password on a brand-new account is invalid, you need to contact the Reddit admins.
How do I fix my Reddit mobile site? ›
For mobile web: Clear cache and if willing cookies. Make sure the browser and any extensions are up to date. Turn the phone off and back on. Check on old.reddit.com.
Why isn t Reddit messaging working? ›
In order to prevent spammers or other types of message abuse, new accounts and accounts with low karma, can't send private messages. However, after you've been on Reddit for a while and you've gained some karma, you'll be able to send private messages. Go forth and explore, comment, and post!
To prevent spammers, there's a limit to how often redditors can post and comment in a community. If you're brand new to Reddit and don't have a lot of karma yet, you may be hitting this spam filter. If you're brand new to a community that's especially sensitive to spammers, you may also be hitting this filter.
Can someone see if I'm online on Reddit? ›
If they have it switched on you can see when they're active by the little green dot next to their name but if it's off then you don't see.
Does Reddit track browsing history? ›
You can use Anonymous Browsing when you want to browse the Reddit mobile app without associating your Reddit activity (like your Reddit searches or the communities you view) with your Reddit account. While you're Anonymous Browsing, Reddit won't: Save your browsing or search history to your Reddit account.
How to tell if someone is on Reddit? ›
Your Online Status indicator will only be shown to users if (1) your toggle is set to “Online Status: On” and (2) you are online on our iOS app, Android app, or desktop. Users on old Reddit and mobile web will not share their Online Status or see any other users' Online Status.
Why is my Reddit showing server error? ›
it may have to do with your karma level on specific subs. What error are you seeing, specifically, and what are you doing when it happens? If on the app, try to uninstall and reinstall and if on android also clear cache. If on desktop try clearing cache and cookies.
Why is Reddit deleting subreddits? ›
Reddit: subreddit removal reasons H2 2023
In the second half of 2023, the most common reason for subreddit removal was spam, with 456,849 subreddits being removed and banned for this reason. Additionally, over 169 thousand communities were taken down by Reddit admins due to a lack of active moderation.
Does Reddit have a problem? ›
User reports indicate no current problems at Reddit.
