Is ChatGPT Down? Just check OpenAI's Server Live Status:
Increased error rates for chat completions endpoint on gpt-3.5-turbo fine tunes
This incident has been resolved.
Sep 14, 09:53 - 13:51 PDT
Increase in latency in ChatGPT conversations for free and paid users and increase in error rate for API endpoints
This incident has been resolved.
Sep 13, 13:47 - 14:58 PDT
Elevated error rates in ChatGPT
This incident has been resolved.
Sep 13, 06:04 - 08:01 PDT
The explosive popularity of ChatGPT in recent months has led to a massive influx of users flocking to the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI. However, this surge in demand is also causing frequent technical issues like timeout errors and failed responses. As a user, how can you tell if problems are on your end or with ChatGPT's servers?
The OpenAI status page provides real-time transparency into any incidents impacting ChatGPT services. It clearly outlines confirmed issues like service outages and elevated error rates. Historical uptime and downtime data is also available.
The status page makes it clear that ChatGPT's recent "freezing" is largely due to overloaded systems struggling to handle spiking users. OpenAI engineers are working urgently to expand capacity, but stability remains heavily impacted.
So next time ChatGPT conversations abruptly stop, remember to check the status page first. This can prevent unnecessary confusion and speculation, since it confirms wider network failures rather than individual account problems. The page also offers valuable insight into the rapid, almost frenzied growth ChatGPT is experiencing as an emergent leader in AI conversations. In the long-term, technical improvements should enhance stability and deliver smoother user experiences.