Is Wikipedia Down?
Live availability, response time, and global outage monitoring
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Response Time
HTTP Code
SSL Status
Server IP
About Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia with millions of articles.
Official Status Page: https://www.wikimediastatus.net/
Technical Details
HTTP Response
Status Code: 200
Response Time: 423 ms
DNS Information
IP Address: 208.80.153.224
Country: United States
Resolver: system
SSL Certificate
Status: Valid ✓
Issuer: Let's Encrypt
Expires in: 50 days
Troubleshooting Steps
If Wikipedia is down for everyone:
- Check Twitter/X for official updates
- Visit official status page
- Wait for restoration (usually 15-60 min)
- Monitor this page for updates
If it's only down for you:
- Clear your browser cache
- Try a different browser
- Restart your router
- Flush DNS cache
- Try mobile data instead of WiFi
- Disable VPN/Proxy
Flush DNS Cache Commands:
ipconfig /flushdns
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache
sudo systemd-resolve --flush-caches
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:How do I know if Wikipedia is down?
Our real-time monitoring tool checks wikipedia.org from multiple locations worldwide. If our system shows Wikipedia as down and you can't access it from different devices or networks, it's likely experiencing a widespread outage. You can also check social media for reports from other users.
Q:Is Wikipedia down for everyone or just me?
Use our status checker at the top of this page to see real-time status. If it shows as 'UP' but you can't access it, the issue is likely with your internet connection, device, or local network. If it shows as 'DOWN', the outage is affecting multiple users globally.
Q:What should I do if Wikipedia is not working?
First, verify if the issue is widespread using our monitoring tool. If Wikipedia is down for everyone, wait for the service to be restored. If it's just you, try clearing your browser cache, restarting your router, flushing DNS cache, or trying a different browser or device.
Q:How long do Wikipedia outages typically last?
Most outages are resolved within 15-60 minutes. Major incidents can take several hours. Scheduled maintenance windows are typically announced in advance. Check Wikipedia's official channels or their status page at https://www.wikimediastatus.net/ for updates during extended outages.
Q:Why can't I access Wikipedia on my device?
If Wikipedia works on other devices but not yours, the issue is device-specific. Try clearing your app cache, updating the app, restarting your device, checking for OS updates, or reinstalling the application. Also verify your device has a stable internet connection.
Q:Can DNS issues cause Wikipedia to appear down?
Yes, DNS problems can prevent your device from finding wikipedia.org's servers. Try flushing your DNS cache or switching to public DNS servers like Google DNS (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1). DNS issues usually affect specific networks or regions rather than all users globally.
Q:Does Wikipedia have planned maintenance?
Most major services schedule maintenance during off-peak hours and announce it in advance. Check Wikipedia's official status page or social media channels for maintenance schedules. Planned maintenance is typically brief, lasting 15-30 minutes.
Q:What causes Wikipedia to go down?
Common causes include server overload from high traffic, software updates or bugs, hardware failures, network issues, DDoS attacks, DNS problems, database issues, or third-party service dependencies. Large-scale outages often involve multiple interconnected factors.
Q:How accurate is your Wikipedia status monitoring?
Our monitoring system checks wikipedia.org from multiple global locations every few minutes, providing highly accurate real-time status information. We monitor HTTP response codes, response times, DNS resolution, and SSL certificate validity. The data is updated automatically and reflects actual service availability.
Q:Where can I get official updates about Wikipedia outages?
Follow Wikipedia's official social media accounts (Twitter/X is often fastest for updates), check their dedicated status page at https://www.wikimediastatus.net/, or visit their official website's help center. Community forums and sites like Reddit can also provide user-reported information during outages.