Is Wikipedia down right now?
Wikipedia is the free online encyclopedia run by the Wikimedia Foundation. We check wikipedia.org every 2 minutes.
Wikipedia is up
It's just you. wikipedia.org is responding normally from our server.
- HTTP 200
- Response 34 ms
- Checked 10s ago
Wikipedia status history
Our last 30 checks of wikipedia.org. Each bar is one check, oldest on the left.
- Uptime
- 100%
- Average response
- 79 ms
- Slow or down
- 0 of 7 checks
Wikipedia not working for you?
If we show Wikipedia as up but it won't load for you, try these steps:
- Try another browser or a private window. Extensions can break search pages.
- If results load but pages won't open, the problem may be with the sites you're visiting, not Wikipedia.
- Check that your network doesn't filter or block Wikipedia. This is common on school and office networks.
Official Wikipedia status
Wikipedia posts official updates about outages and maintenance on its status page.
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Wikipedia outage FAQ
Is Wikipedia down right now?
No. Wikipedia is up and responding normally as of our last check (10s ago). If it isn't working for you, the problem is probably on your side, so try the fixes on this page.
Why is Wikipedia not working for me?
If Wikipedia is up for us but not for you, the cause is usually local: an outdated browser cache, a DNS problem, your internet connection, a VPN or ad blocker, or an out-of-date app. Work through the steps under "Wikipedia not working for you?" above.
How do you check if Wikipedia is down?
Our server requests https://www.wikipedia.org/ every 2 minutes from outside your network. If Wikipedia answers at all, even with a redirect or a sign-in page, we count it as up. Timeouts, refused connections, DNS failures and 5xx server errors count as down. Press "Check now" to run a live test at any time.
Does Wikipedia have an official status page?
Yes. Wikipedia posts official status updates at wikimediastatus.net.