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Is Instagram down right now?

We check instagram.com from one measurement point when you open this page. This shows what we saw, not a worldwide verdict.

A fresh check of instagram.com runs in your browser. If no result appears, run the check on the start page.

Our last check

Not checked yet — a fresh check starts when you open this page.

About Instagram problems

Instagram problems can affect a single feature such as the feed, Stories, uploads or direct messages, while the website still answers. Instagram may temporarily restrict some features of an account, and Account Status in the app shows such restrictions. We have not verified an official Instagram status page, so compare the app and the website and try another network first.

Official information

We have not verified an official status page for Instagram.

Instagram help pages

How this check works

  • One measurement location (single-self-hosted-probe), not a worldwide test.
  • We read only the response headers of the HTTPS homepage; page content and features are not tested.
  • We follow at most 5 HTTPS redirects and check every new address again.
  • The whole check stops after 10 seconds.
  • Results are reused for 60 seconds; this page refreshes its saved check at most every 10 minutes.

Full method and limits

Typical Instagram problems

An editorial list of typical problems, not based on live user reports.

  • Feed does not refresh If the Instagram feed keeps saying it could not refresh, test whether instagram.com loads on another network to separate a network problem from an Instagram one. Guide: ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT
  • Actions temporarily limited Instagram may restrict some actions on an account for a while, so check Account Status in the app to see the restriction and how long it lasts. Guide: 429 Too Many Requests
  • Sign-in keeps looping A damaged Instagram cookie can make the web login reload endlessly, so clear cookies for instagram.com only and sign in again. Guide: ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS
  • Instagram blocked on this network A school or workplace network can block Instagram at the name lookup, so the site works on mobile data but not on that Wi-Fi. Guide: ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED
  • Uploads or Stories fail When an Instagram post or Story stays on uploading, keep the app open on a stable connection and check that the app is up to date.

General fixes: Social media

  1. Update the app Old app versions can stop loading feeds after the service changes. Install pending updates from your app store first.
  2. Compare the app and the website Open the service in a browser and in the app. If only one fails, the problem is in that app or browser, not in your account.
  3. Wait out action limits If likes, follows or posts are blocked for a while, stop and wait. Repeating the action can keep the limit in place longer.
  4. Check for network filters School, work and public networks may block social media. Test on mobile data to see whether the network is the cause.

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One measurement point. Results explain what we saw, not a worldwide verdict.