Is Wikimedia 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 Wikimedia
Our latest live check shows wikimedia.org is reachable right now. HTTP status is 200, and the current response time is shown in the live status panel above.
Technical Details
HTTP Response
Status Code: 200
Response Time: 357 ms
DNS Information
IP Address: 208.80.154.224
Country: United States
Resolver: system
SSL Certificate
Status: Valid ✓
Issuer: Let's Encrypt
Expires in: 54 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.
Wikimedia Status History
| Time | Status | HTTP | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 03:06 | UP | 200 | 357 ms |
| Sep 9, 08:00 | UP | 200 | 591 ms |
| Sep 4, 20:18 | UP | 200 | 420 ms |
| Sep 2, 07:47 | UP | 200 | 371 ms |
| Aug 26, 15:37 | UP | 200 | 271 ms |
| Aug 26, 15:37 | UP | 200 | 270 ms |
| Aug 26, 15:37 | UP | 200 | 243 ms |
| Aug 26, 15:37 | UP | 200 | 438 ms |
| Aug 26, 07:23 | UP | 200 | 475 ms |
| Aug 25, 20:37 | UP | 200 | 268 ms |
Troubleshooting Steps
If Wikimedia 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 wikimedia.org 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 Wikimedia'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 Wikimedia is down?
Check the live status, HTTP code and response time at the top of this page. If Wikimedia is down across multiple networks and user reports increase, the issue is more likely widespread.
Q:Is Wikimedia down for everyone or just me?
If this checker shows UP but you still cannot access wikimedia.org, 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 Wikimedia 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 Wikimedia to appear down?
Yes. DNS problems can stop your device from finding wikimedia.org. Try flushing DNS cache or testing public DNS such as Cloudflare or Google DNS.
Q:What does HTTP 200 mean for wikimedia.org?
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 Wikimedia outages?
Check official support, status or social channels from Wikimedia.