Is Mastodon having problems today?
Keep track of connection issues with Mastodon. If you're wondering "is Mastodon down right now?", you are in the right place.
Why check the Mastodon server status?
When mastodon.social goes offline, millions of users are affected. Checking the server status saves you time troubleshooting your own router or device. If the servers are down, there is nothing you can do but wait for their engineers to fix the problem.
How to fix connection issues if Mastodon is NOT down
If our data shows that Mastodon is operational, but you still cannot connect, try the following steps:
- Power cycle your home internet equipment.
- Clear your browser cache and cookies for mastodon.social.
- Disable any active VPNs or proxy servers temporarily.
- Ensure you are using the latest version of the application.
If there is a massive server failure, you will usually see other users complaining about it on platforms like Twitter/X immediately.
Get Real-Time Updates
For an interactive chart, user comments, and real-time downtime tracking, we highly recommend checking the official monitoring page.