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Independent outage guide for the US

Downdetector Guide: Check Service Outages and Fix Them Fast

Downdetector shows when lots of people report the same problem with an app, website, or network. This down detector guide helps you check a service outage in seconds, read the reports, and fix it if the problem is on your side.

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Check if a website is down or just slow for you

Runs from your own connection, in your browser. It shows if the site answers you, not if it works for everyone.

Official site: downdetector.comHow does Downdetector work?

Independent guide. Not affiliated with Downdetector or Ookla.

Downdetector US: check outages by category

Every guide, grouped by the kind of service. Start with your app, your phone carrier, or your bank.

Social media

Feeds, chats, and messages that will not load.

6 guides

Streaming

Shows, music, and live TV that stall or buffer.

Gaming

Game servers, sign-in, and matchmaking.

Phone and internet

Cell service, home Wi-Fi, and cable outages.

3 guides

Banking and payments

Bank apps, logins, and failed payments.

Cloud and work tools

Email, AI tools, and the clouds behind them.

1 guides

Each service on Downdetector

Which services are down in the US?

Downdetector USA outage reports come from people across the United States. A widespread outage, like a carrier or cloud failure, usually shows up in several categories at once. If many unrelated apps fail together, check the AWS and Cloudflare pages first.

Downdetector US vs UK

The Downdetector United States site and its UK site work the same way. They differ only in which services they track and where the reports come from, so for US outages, always use the US version.

How Downdetector works

What is Downdetector?

Downdetector is a free website and app that tracks service outages. It collects problem reports from users and posts on social media. Then it compares them with the normal number of reports for that time of day.

What does Downdetector do?

When reports jump far above normal, Downdetector flags a possible outage and shows a spike on its chart. That is often minutes before the company says anything. But a spike is a crowd signal, not proof. A popular post can cause one too.

People also type it as down detecter, downdetecter, down dector, downdector, dowdetector, or downdetecor. They all mean the same site.

How does Downdetector work?
Downdetector chart showing a spike in outage reports far above the normal baselineReportsLAST 24 HOURSProblems detected02505007501kBASELINE2:30 PM12,48020x normal6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM
A spike far above the shaded baseline is what Downdetector calls a problem.

Downdetector app, map, and live reports

The main Downdetector tools, explained in plain English.

Latest outage news

The biggest recent outages, what caused them, and who was hit.

Internet outage today
  1. Cloud and work tools

    Google Cloud outage across Europe

    Affected: Google Cloud (europe-west2), Revolut, Apps hosted in London

  2. Cloud and work tools

    Fiber cut slows X, Reddit, Teams, and Zoom

    Affected: X, Reddit, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Discord

  3. Phone and internet

    Nationwide Verizon wireless outage

    Affected: Verizon Wireless, Calls, texts, and mobile data

  4. Cloud and work tools

    Cloudflare global outage

    Affected: X, ChatGPT, Spotify, Thousands of sites behind Cloudflare

  5. Cloud and work tools

    Microsoft Azure Front Door outage

    Affected: Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, Azure portal

Downdetector questions, answered

Is Downdetector official?

Downdetector is a real company, but it is not run by the services it tracks. Its outage data comes from user problem reports, so it is fast but unofficial. For a confirmed answer, check the service’s own status page too. Read how Downdetector works.

What is down detector used for?

People use down detector sites to find out if an app, website, or network is failing for everyone or just for them. When many people report the same problem at once, the site shows a spike. Journalists and IT teams also use it to spot big outages early.

How do I use down detector?

Go to downdetector.com or open the app, search for the service, and look at the chart for the last 24 hours. A tall spike well above the shaded baseline means many people have a problem. You can also report your own issue. See how to read Downdetector charts.

Is downdetector.com safe and legit?

Yes. Downdetector.com is a real, well-known site that has run since 2012. It is now part of Ookla, which Accenture bought in 2026. You do not need an account to use it. Be careful with copycat sites that ask you to install software or log in. See who owns Downdetector.

How do I check service status on Downdetector, and what does it mean?

Search for the service on Downdetector. The status line says whether user reports show problems right now. “User reports indicate problems” means reports are well above normal for that time of day. It does not mean the company has confirmed an outage. Check its official status page to be sure.

Does Downdetector work in the USA?

Yes. Downdetector is available in the USA, and the US site at downdetector.com is its main one. It tracks thousands of US services, from Verizon and AT&T to banks and game servers. Other countries have their own versions, like downdetector.co.uk in the UK.

Is this the official Downdetector website?

No. The official Downdetector website is downdetector.com. This site is an independent guide. We explain how to use Downdetector and how to fix outages, then link you to the official source for live reports.

How do I use the Downdetector website?

Type a service name in the search box on downdetector.com. Its page shows a 24-hour chart, the most reported problems, a map, and recent comments. Use the “I have a problem” button to add your report. Bookmark services you use often so you can check them fast.