Is ChatGPT down right now? Here’s how you can check

If you suspect that ChatGPT is down right now, here is how you can easily confirm it.

1. Visit the OpenAI Status Page
   OpenAI Status Page is a dedicated page that displays the status of its APIs, Sora, and ChatGPT. It's kept up-to-date with information about ongoing issues and other related work.
   
   

   

   
   
   

2. Check for outages on OpenAI X Account
   If you're unable to access the status page, the next best place to check for updates is the official OpenAI X account. This is the best place to stay on top of everything related to OpenAI.
   
   

   

   
   
   

3. Check the down status on DownDetector
   Another great place to monitor or check the status of OpenAI services is DownDetector. It will show you whether other users are also having trouble.
   
   

   

What can you do if ChatGPT is down?

First, don’t panic. There are plenty of other options that you can use instead of ChatGPT. They also work the same way and, in some cases, might offer better results compared to ChatGPT.

Gemini

Google Gemini is Google’s take on a next-generation AI assistant. Similar to ChatGPT, it understands and works across text, images, code, and even video. You can ask Gemini to help you write, research, summarize, brainstorm, solve problems, or generate images. Have you heard of Nano Banana? Well, that’s the codename for the Gemini image model. This is what powers image generation and editing on Gemini.

Claude

Claude is the AI assistant created by Anthropic. It’s arguably the best at understanding context, handling documents, and giving clear, well-reasoned responses. Claude also has some of the best-performing models for coding. However, one thing that’s missing from Claude right now is image generation. It can understand images, but not create them. So for everything else, this is one of the best AI assistants out there.

Grok

Grok is an AI assistant developed by xAI, the company founded by Elon Musk. It’s positioned as a more bold and opinionated alternative to other AI assistants. Another thing that sets Grok apart is its deep integration with X (formerly Twitter), which lets it make use of real-time conversations happening on the platform. If you’re looking for something that feels more real-time and unfiltered, then this is the one for you.

Why is ChatGPT not working for me?

Sometimes ChatGPT might not be working just for you. This could be due to some common browser related issues.

1. An outdated browser
   If this is the cause of ChatGPT not working correctly on your system, then updating your browser will likely fix it. It’s always a good habit to update your browser. This ensures security and stability when browsing the internet.
   
   

2. Browser cache or cookies
   Cache and cookies are information stored on your computer that help sites function and load quickly. Sometimes, stale or old cache and outdated cookies can cause issues. To fix this, just clear your cookies and cache, then reload the page.
   
   

3. Browser extensions conflict
   Sometimes, browser extensions or plugins that you have installed may also cause problems. Try disabling extensions or plugins that you may have recently installed in your browser.