Why does archiveofourown.org keep going down?

Our data shows frequent instability for archiveofourown.org over the last 30 days. This could be due to server overload, insufficient hosting resources, or ongoing maintenance work.

Is archiveofourown.org reliable for business use?

Given the recent outage history, we recommend having a backup plan. Frequent downtime (HTTP 5xx errors) suggests infrastructure struggles that may affect business continuity.

Is this status result real-time or cached?

This check is performed in real-time. We ping the server at the exact moment you load this page to ensure the most accurate status.

Can this tool detect ISP or regional outages?

Yes, we use a distributed monitoring network. If a site is down in one region but up in others, our global nodes section will highlight the discrepancy.

Does this checker verify SSL certificates and expiration?

Yes, we inspect the SSL certificate chain for validity, expiration date, and issuer trust. Expired certificates will trigger a warning even if the site loads.

How often is this website checked?

We perform automated checks every 5-10 minutes for popular sites. For less frequent sites, checks are triggered on-demand when a user visits the status page.

Is this issue global or only affecting me?

If our status says UP but you can't access it, the issue is likely local (your ISP, DNS, or browser cache). If we say DOWN, it is a confirmed global outage.

How can I set up monitoring alerts for this website?

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Last Checked: March 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC

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archiveofourown.org

Response Time

96 ms

Optimized for Core Web Vitals & AdSense RPM

HTTP Code

200 (OK)

SEO-safe redirects & crawlability

SSL Status

Valid (64 days)

Wildcard, DV/EV, PCI-ready

Server IP

104.20.8.2

Geo: Canada

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Recent Instability Detected

archiveofourown.org is currently operational with optimal response times below 500ms. Limited monitoring history exists for archiveofourown.org. Our system is establishing baseline performance metrics. Our global monitoring network provides instant verification of archiveofourown.org's availability, helping users distinguish between local connection issues and widespread outages. Monitored during peak business hours (UTC 11:00) when user traffic and support requests are highest.

Recent Incident Timeline

Mar 2, 2026

Intermittent connectivity issues: 4 downtime incidents

Technical Deep-Dive

Infrastructure

DNS Information

IP: 104.20.8.2

Country: Canada

Resolver: system

SSL Certificate

Status: ✅ Valid

Issuer: Google Trust Services

Expires: 2026-05-11

Latest DB Check

Status: UP

Response: 96 ms

Technical Infrastructure Analysis

DNS resolution for archiveofourown.org completed successfully to IP 104.20.8.2 in Canada. Authoritative nameservers respond within acceptable latency thresholds.

SSL/TLS certificate for archiveofourown.org validated. Issued by Google Trust Services, expires 2026-05-11 (64 days left). Modern TLS 1.3 with secure ciphers.

Response code 200 in 96ms shows operational status. Well-optimized performance.

Standard routing detected for archiveofourown.org. Reverse DNS configured properly. No recent hosting migrations.

Technical Verdict: archiveofourown.org is currently fully operational. Monitoring continues at 5-minute intervals.

Performance Overview

Realtime + 30d Analytics

Uptime (30d)

80.95%

SLA, CDN, WAF friendly monitoring

Avg Response

92 ms

Optimization for caching & CDN

Last Outage

2026-03-02 07:24

Great for incident postmortems

Server Location

Canada

Latency vs. audience geography

Uptime & Response Time Analytics

Visual Analytics

Response Time History (Last 60 Checks)

30-Day Uptime Gauge

80.95%

SLA indicator with alert thresholds

User Reports

Crowdsourced Data

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Common Questions

Why is archiveofourown.org down for me?

It could be a server outage, DNS issue, or a problem with your local connection. Check our troubleshooting guide.

What does HTTP 200 mean?

This status code indicates the server's response. Learn more about HTTP status codes.

Is the outage global?

Our monitoring checks from multiple locations. If all show DOWN, it's likely a global issue.

How accurate is this check?

We perform real-time checks using enterprise-grade infrastructure. See our methodology.

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