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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 Statusis 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 may also view past incidents on the website by scrolling down. To get a summary of incidents over the past few months, go toIncident Historyat the bottom of the page.
2. Following the Reddit Status X (Twitter) Account
Reddit Status has an official X (Twitter) accountthat 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 aReddit Status subredditif you would prefer to follow updates there, but if Reddit is down, you may not be able to access the subreddit.
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 likeDownDetector.
The platform is one of thebest 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’re able to’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:
If these fixes don’t work, attempt to wait out the issue. But if several hours pass and you still can’t access Reddit, then we recommend contacting Reddit Support.
you may submit a support ticket on theReddit Help Centerif you’re experiencing app or website issues and Reddit doesn’t appear to be down.
