Is Reddit down?

Reddit may be down for any number of mundane reasons, including network or server issues. The outage may even be self-inflicted — for example, Reddit may be undergoing planned or emergency maintenance. In rare cases, Reddit outages are caused by third parties, like cybercriminals launching DDoS attacks or ISPs blocking the site. If you need to unblock Reddit because censorship is cutting off access to social media, we recommend checking our VPN prices for a tool that can safely change your virtual location.

Based on the information we gleaned from Reddit posts and publications like Variety, Reddit outages can last multiple. Planned outages for maintenance are usually brief and rarely impact regular users — unless something goes catastrophically wrong, like what happened on March 14, 2023, when system erors during a planned database migration took Reddit offline for five hours.

No. Even if you can’t reach Reddit on your browser, it doesn't mean that the entire service is experiencing issues. Website outages can happen because of server maintenance, network disruptions, cyberattacks, or even regional connectivity issues that affect only some users. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t use Reddit through its dedicated app, for example.

Please use the issue report form on this page to let others know if you are experiencing any problems. You can report that something isn’t working directly to Reddit using relevant hashtags (such as #RedditDown) on social media — for example, you can alert Reddit staff by posting a message on Reddit’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.

If you can’t open Reddit on your device, don’t panic. First, check if Reddit is actually experiencing an outage — the easiest way to do so is to visit the Reddit status page. If Reddit is working for everyone else, the problem may lie with your device.

If Reddit is actually down, be patient — outages are generally temporary, typically only lasting anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours. Avoid repeatedly trying to connect to the site because you might actually make the problem worse (for example, if Reddit is suffering from a DDoS attack). Instead, check official sources, like Reddit’s X (formerly Twitter) profile, for any updates on resolution time.

You can troubleshoot most Reddit problems by going through these simple steps.

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   Check your internet connection. You might be having trouble with Reddit because your device simply isn’t connected to the internet or the connection you were using is unstable. Before blaming Reddit, check your internet connection for problems and try accessing other services, such as Facebook.

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   Try restarting your router — if that doesn’t work, see if you can access Reddit on your phone or tablet using mobile data.

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   Restart the Reddit app (or reload your browser). The real problem may even be unrelated to Reddit — for example, your browser might have simply crashed and stopped responding.

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   Restart your device. If in doubt, always follow the golden rule of IT troubleshooting — “turn it off and on again.”

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   Clear your cache. Clearing your browser or app cache deletes all data you downloaded from Reddit — including old cookies that might be interfering with more recent website updates. Once the outdated data is gone, your device will download a fresh set that is compatible with the live version of the service.

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   Try another platform or browser. Reddit itself may not be down, but the version you’re using could be experiencing difficulties. If you’ve been reading Reddit on your browser, try downloading the Reddit app to see if you’re still having problems.

The following are common problems faced by Reddit users:

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   Login issues: One of the most common login issues is getting stuck on the login screen due to cookie or cache issues. Users may also be prevented from logging in because they got banned (suspended) — for example, if other users purposefully brigaded and flagged their content.

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   App issues: Like with the browser version of Reddit, the mobile app may get stuck on the loading screen, requiring a manual relaunch. The Reddit app has also been reported to crash on some devices when loading images or videos.

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   Feature issues: Mobile users attempting to access Reddit on their phone’s browser may find some desktop features missing, like moderation tools or old-style subreddit CSS.

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   Server errors: Common errors include Error 403 (user does not have permission to see the page, like a private subreddit) and Error 404 (the page doesn’t exist, such as a removed post). When Reddit servers are down temporarily, users will typically see Error 500 (internal server error) or Error 503 (service unavailable).

While some service disruptions affect users globally, they may be limited to specific regions in certain instances. Regional outages are typically tied to the actions of local ISPs, which might be obliged under the law to shut down certain websites. You can check news outlets or Reddit itself for information on any service disruptions in a specific country.