Is Reddit Down In The UK And US?

Early on Monday morning, Reddit users from both the UK and the US found themselves unable to access the platform. The outage began around 5am, with the website displaying a message that read “no healthy upstream,” indicating trouble with Reddit’s servers.

This message suggested that Reddit was struggling to maintain its usual connection, leaving many users staring at a blank screen.

Both the web version and the mobile app were affected, although some users reported that the app worked intermittently. The web version, however, seemed to bear the brunt of the issues. This led to widespread frustration as users were unable to access one of their go-to platforms for news and discussions.

For those reliant on Reddit as part of their daily routine, the disruption was noticeable. With the outage affecting users in multiple regions, many turned to other platforms to express their frustration.

 

How Did Reddit Handle This?

 

Reddit acknowledged the issue later that day, referring to it as a “performance degradation” on their official status page. While this confirmed they were aware of the outage, it provided little detail about what had gone wrong.

Confusion grew as the status page indicated that Reddit was functioning as usual, even though users were still facing issues.

This isn’t the first time Reddit has experienced outages of this nature. In a similar incident in August, Reddit encountered widespread technical difficulties, but updates were communicated more clearly through X (formerly Twitter).

On that occasion, Reddit kept users informed that the issue was being worked on. This time, many users felt that the communication was lacking.

Without clear updates or timelines for a resolution, some users took matters into their own hands, while others waited out the downtime with frustration.

 

What Did Users Say About The Outage?

 

Users quickly turned to other social media platforms, particularly X, to vent their frustration about the outage. Some made light of the situation, joking about how reliant they had become on Reddit for their early morning routines.

One user said, “I noticed Reddit was down at 4am—shows you where I am with my life!” Others commented on how it disrupted their day at the office, as they often use the site to pass time at work.

Though there was some humor in the responses, many users expressed their annoyance. For some, the downtime was more than just an inconvenience—it was a disruption to their daily habits. Reddit’s absence for several hours highlighted how much it has become part of the online routine for many.
 

 

What Solution Did Users Resort To?

 

During outages, a number of users have found a workaround that lets them continue accessing Reddit content. This involves using “old Reddit,” a version of the platform that has a much simpler design and fewer features.

Users who typed old.reddit.com into their browsers could still use the platform while the new version struggled.

Many users already prefer this older version, with its cleaner interface and lack of additional features. It tends to be more stable during times of trouble, which is why it became a go-to solution during the outage. For those who rely on Reddit, keeping this version bookmarked proved to be a useful trick.

Though this solution didn’t work for everyone, it kept some users connected to their favorite subreddits until the site was fully restored.

 

Has Reddit Had Issues Like This Before?

 

This isn’t the first time Reddit has experienced an outage this big. Just two months ago, more than 150,000 users in the US and around 30,000 in the UK faced similar disruptions when the platform went down. On that occasion, both the app and website struggled to function, leading to widespread user complaints.

Reddit has also faced outages linked to internal protests. Last year, a large number of subreddits participated in a blackout to protest changes to Reddit’s data policies.

This blackout limited access to many parts of the platform, disrupting users worldwide. Though not a technical problem, it showed how vulnerable the site could be to disruption.

While these issues are rare, Reddit’s recent outages have sparked conversations about its reliability.

 

What Can Users Do When There’s An Outage?

 

When Reddit goes down, many users turn to the platform’s official status page for updates. Reddit has also been known to post updates on X during major technical issues. Websites like Down Detector can also provide real-time reports on where and how the service is being disrupted.

Though Reddit is generally reliable, these outages show that having a backup plan can save some frustration when technical issues arise.