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Is It Down for Everyone or Just Me?
Is it down for everyone or just me? Type the website below to see if it answers your connection. Then check Downdetector and the site's own status page, like OpenAI Status. The six tests here tell you in minutes whose problem it is.
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Down for everyone or just me?
Runs from your own connection, in your browser. It shows if the site answers you, not if it works for everyone.
Your internet connection
How to tell if a website is down or just me
Run these in order. Most people have the answer by test three.
Use the checker
Type the site and press Check now.
It answers? It is up for you.
Try another site
Open google.com.
Nothing loads? Your internet is down.
Check Downdetector
Search for the site.
A spike? It is down for many people.
Switch networks
Use mobile data instead of Wi-Fi.
It loads? Your Wi-Fi or router is the cause.
Private window
Open the site in incognito.
It works? An extension or cookie is the cause.
Ask someone else
Send the link to a friend elsewhere.
It works for them? The problem is your side.
No internet at all? See internet outage near me. To read a Downdetector spike, see how to read Downdetector charts.
Down for everyone, or down for just me?
- Downdetector shows a big spike
- The status page lists a problem
- People post about it within minutes
- It fails on every device and network
Do: wait. There is nothing to fix on your side.
- Downdetector looks normal
- It works on another network or device
- Other people can open it
Do: restart the app, then your device, then your router. See our universal fix guide.
Why does a website work on my phone but not my computer?
| Reason | Quick fix |
|---|---|
| Different networks: phone on data, computer on Wi-Fi | Put both on the same network to compare |
| Browser extensions, like ad blockers | Try a private window |
| Old cached files | Clear the browser cache |
| Stuck DNS, the internet's phone book | Restart your router and computer |
| A VPN on the computer only | Turn it off and retry |
Want more ways to test? See how to check if a website is down.
Down for just me: fix it in order
Once you know the site is up for others, work from the quickest fix to the slowest. Test after each step.
- Refresh, then restart the browser or app.
- Try a private window. If it works, clear the site's cookies and cache.
- Turn off your VPN, ad blocker, and privacy extensions.
- Restart your device.
- Restart your router. Unplug it for 60 seconds. This also clears stuck DNS.
- Try a public DNS like 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 in your network settings.
- Update the app or browser.
Down for everyone: what to do while you wait
If the site is down for everyone, nothing on your side will help, so save your time. Bookmark the service's status page and check it every 15 minutes. If you need the service for work, look for a backup, like the phone app instead of the website, or another tool for the same job. If you run a business that depends on it, tell your customers early that a partner is having problems.
Most outages are fixed within an hour or two. Big ones at cloud providers can last most of a day, but those make the news fast, so you will know.
Down for everyone or just me? Real examples
On November 18, 2025, people around the world saw error pages on X, ChatGPT, and many other sites at once. That was down for everyone: the shared cause was Cloudflare. Compare that with a common case at home. Instagram will not load on your phone, but your friend's works on the same Wi-Fi. That is down for just you, and the fix is usually on your phone.
When it is down only in your region
Sometimes the answer is "both." A site can be down in one city or country while it works elsewhere. That happens when a data center, a cloud region, or an internet provider's route fails. You will see it on Downdetector's map as a cluster in one area. Friends far away say it works, while friends nearby say it does not.
In that case, a VPN set to another region can be a short-term workaround, if your work allows it. Otherwise, wait for the provider to fix the route.
How to tell if a website is down or just me on a phone
On a phone, turn off Wi-Fi and load the site on mobile data. If it loads, your Wi-Fi is the problem. Then try the site in your phone's browser instead of the app. If the browser works, the app is the problem. Those two switches answer most cases in under a minute.
Frequently asked questions
Is the checker on this page the same as Downdetector?
No. Our checker tests if a site answers from your own connection. Downdetector collects reports from thousands of users. Use both: our checker for "is it me?" and Downdetector for "is it everyone?"
Why does the checker say the site is up when the app is broken?
A site can answer but still have problems, like a broken login or feed. That is a partial outage. Check the service on Downdetector to see if others report the same issue.
Can my ad blocker make a site look down?
Yes. Ad blockers, VPNs, and privacy tools can block a site or our test. If the checker says a site is down but it loads in a private window, an extension is the cause.
Why does a site work on mobile data but not Wi-Fi?
Your Wi-Fi network may be blocking it, or your home router’s DNS may be stuck. Restart your router. If you are on school or work Wi-Fi, the network may block that site on purpose.
Can a website be down for just one city?
Yes. A failed data center, cloud region, or internet provider route can break a site in one area while it works elsewhere. Downdetector’s map shows this as a local cluster.
What does DNS have to do with a site being down?
DNS turns a site’s name into a server address. If your DNS is stuck or blocked, the site looks down only for you. Restarting your router or switching to a public DNS usually fixes it.
Independent guide. Not affiliated with Downdetector or Ookla.