AI Chatbot ChatGPT Down? Several Users Flag Technical Glitches
ChatGPT Down? Users Worldwide Report Major Outage in AI Chatbot
Global ChatGPT Outage Reported
ChatGPT users across the globe experienced disruptions on Wednesday, with many taking to social media to complain about the outage. The downtime affected both the website and mobile app versions of the popular AI chatbot.
According to Downdetector, an online service status tracker, hundreds of outage reports surged after 11 am (IST). Many users flagged issues such as network errors, login failures, and unresponsive chat sessions.
Outage Impact in India and Beyond
In India, more than 500 users reported problems by noon, though the number fell to 42 reports by 3:30 pm. Globally, the disruption was felt in multiple regions, affecting personal, academic, and professional use of the AI tool.
Breakdown of outage reports on Downdetector:
85% faced issues with ChatGPT itself
13% reported problems with the OpenAI website
2% experienced errors with the Writing Coach feature
OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has not yet issued an official statement on the cause of the outage.
Past ChatGPT Outages
This is not the first time users have faced accessibility issues. Some recent outages include:
Jan 23, 2025 – A global failure hit users in Spain, Argentina, and the US for over three hours.
Dec 26, 2024 – A major glitch disrupted services worldwide.
Feb 5, 2025 – Over 22,000 outage reports were logged as ChatGPT went offline globally.
Sept 1–3, 2025 – Multiple short outages, including a 10-minute disruption.
ChatGPT Alternatives During Downtime
For users unable to access ChatGPT, several AI chatbot alternatives are available:
Google Gemini – Efficient at generating text and summaries
Microsoft Copilot – Integrates with MS tools and offers image generation
YouChat – Provides real-time answers with strong search integration
Jasper Chat – Tailored for marketers and SEO content creators
Perplexity AI – Ideal for research and academic writing with citations
Conclusion
The latest outage highlights growing dependence on AI chatbots like ChatGPT for daily tasks. While services have begun stabilizing, many users remain cautious until OpenAI issues an update on the cause of the disruption.
