Is Gumtree Down?
Live availability, response time, and global outage monitoring
Live status updates · Real-time check · Global monitoring
Response Time
HTTP Code
SSL Status
Server IP
Independent Status Check
This page combines live response checks with DNS and SSL validation.
About Gumtree
Our latest live check shows gumtree.co.za is reachable but slower than usual. Response times can vary by region, network route, CDN edge and temporary load.
Technical Details
HTTP Response
Status Code: 200
Response Time: 2793 ms
DNS Information
IP Address: 13.107.246.56
Country: United States
Resolver: system
SSL Certificate
Status: Valid ✓
Issuer: DigiCert Inc
Expires in: 129 days
For large services, the server location shown here may reflect a CDN, load balancer or edge node rather than the company’s headquarters or main infrastructure.
Gumtree Status History
| Time | Status | HTTP | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 05:55 | SLOW | 200 | 2793 ms |
| Oct 1, 16:25 | SLOW | 200 | 2874 ms |
| Sep 24, 16:07 | SLOW | 200 | 2490 ms |
| Sep 17, 16:19 | SLOW | 200 | 3263 ms |
| Sep 10, 17:41 | SLOW | 200 | 4388 ms |
| Sep 10, 16:37 | SLOW | 200 | 6463 ms |
| Sep 3, 16:47 | SLOW | 200 | 3057 ms |
| Aug 27, 16:12 | SLOW | 200 | 2395 ms |
| Aug 20, 16:08 | SLOW | 200 | 2823 ms |
| Aug 7, 16:08 | SLOW | 200 | 2926 ms |
Troubleshooting Steps
If Gumtree is down for everyone:
- Check official status or support channels
- Wait for restoration before repeated login/payment attempts
- Monitor this page for live technical changes
If it's only down for you:
- Clear browser cache
- Try another browser or device
- Restart router
- Flush DNS cache
- Try mobile data instead of WiFi
- Disable VPN/proxy
If gumtree.co.za is not opening for you, refresh the page, try another browser or private window, clear DNS cache, disable VPN/proxy temporarily and test from a different network. If the status is DOWN, wait before repeated login or payment attempts.
Flush DNS Cache Commands:
ipconfig /flushdnssudo dscacheutil -flushcachesudo systemd-resolve --flush-cachesOfficial Status & Verification
For final confirmation, check Gumtree's official support, status or social channels. This page provides independent technical checks, but it does not replace announcements from the service owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:How do I know if Gumtree is down?
Check the live status, HTTP code and response time at the top of this page. If Gumtree is down across multiple networks and user reports increase, the issue is more likely widespread.
Q:Is Gumtree down for everyone or just me?
If this checker shows UP but you still cannot access gumtree.co.za, the issue may be local to your device, browser, DNS, ISP, VPN or region. If it shows DOWN, it may affect more users.
Q:What should I do if Gumtree is not working?
Refresh the page, test another browser, restart your router, clear DNS cache and try a different network. For widespread issues, wait and check official channels.
Q:Can DNS issues cause Gumtree to appear down?
Yes. DNS problems can stop your device from finding gumtree.co.za. Try flushing DNS cache or testing public DNS such as Cloudflare or Google DNS.
Q:What does HTTP 200 mean for gumtree.co.za?
HTTP 200 is the response code returned by the latest check. 2xx usually means reachable, while 4xx/5xx codes may indicate access or server issues.
Q:Where can I get official updates about Gumtree outages?
Check official support, status or social channels from Gumtree.