by ChatGPT users worldwide are currently experiencing a significant outage, rendering the popular AI chatbot inaccessible. Reports of the disruption began surfacing around 11:00 AM GMT on January 23, 2025. Downdetector, a website that tracks service interruptions, recorded an alarming spike in outage reports, with thousands of users unable to access the platform.
Users lament on social media.
As of early afternoon, users have reported over 3,800 outages. Many expressed their frustration on social media platforms, sharing their experiences with the service being down. One user lamented, “ChatGPT is down and I’m coding right now,” while another humorously noted, “Bruh ChatGPT is down again??? During the work day? So you’re telling me I have to… THINK?!” These sentiments reflect the widespread reliance on ChatGPT for both personal and professional tasks.
The outage has affected not only individual users but also businesses that depend on OpenAI’s API for their operations. Companies reported disruptions in their services, highlighting the critical nature of ChatGPT in various sectors. Users attempting to log in encountered error messages such as “Bad Gateway” and “Internal Server Error,” indicating severe access issues.
Series of downtime from OpenAI
OpenAI has yet to provide a detailed explanation for the outage or an official statement regarding the ongoing situation. However, they acknowledged receiving multiple error reports and indicated they are investigating the issue. As of now, some users are still facing difficulties even as services begin to recover.
This incident marks the third major outage for ChatGPT since December 2024. The previous outages raised concerns about the reliability of the platform, especially given its rapid growth and extensive user base. Launched in late 2022, ChatGPT quickly gained popularity, amassing millions of users within days.
In light of this disruption, users are encouraged to check OpenAI’s official status page for updates on service availability. The situation remains fluid, with many awaiting a resolution to restore full functionality to the chatbot.
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