---
service: "Mastodon"
status: "partial_outage"
reports_last_hour: 0
reports_last_12_hours: 0
baseline_reports_per_hour: 1
checked_at: "2026-10-31T23:40:02.535Z"
url: "https://instatus.com/now/mastodon.social"
official_status_page: "https://status.mastodon.social"
website: "https://mastodon.social/explore"
---

# Is Mastodon down?

It's partly down. 0 reports in the last hour.

## Official updates

- **Hetzner Connectivity Issues** (MONITORING, 2026-10-31T22:35:45.000Z): Connectivity has been restored, but we are continuing to monitor the situation.
- **Networking outage at Hetzner** (MONITORING, 2026-10-20T07:26:15.000Z): Hetzner's network seems to be working fine again. We are keeping an eye on monitoring to ensure it's fixed for good.

## Mastodon outage FAQ

### Is Mastodon down right now?

It's partly down. 0 reports in the last hour.

### Is Mastodon down for everyone or just me?

It looks like it's just you. Reports for Mastodon are at their usual level, so try reloading, checking your connection, or signing out and back in.

### What problems are people reporting with Mastodon?

Nobody has said what's broken with Mastodon in the last hour. If something isn't working for you, pick it above so others can see.

### When was the last Mastodon outage?

Reports for Mastodon haven't spiked in the last 30 days.

### Does Mastodon have a status page?

Yes. Mastodon posts updates on its official status page, which currently says partial outage.

[Go to status page](https://status.mastodon.social/)

### What can I do if Mastodon isn't working?

Check this page and Mastodon's status page for updates, and wait a few minutes before trying again. Skip reinstalling: if it's an outage, the fix is on their side.

### How do I report a Mastodon problem?

Hit “I have an issue too” at the top of this page and pick what's broken. Your report shows on the live chart within a minute, and you can leave a comment to tell others what you're seeing.

### How does Instatus Now know?

We combine reports from people on this page with Mastodon's official status page, which we check every minute.

### What is Mastodon?

Mastodon is a free, open-source, and decentralized social network that allows users to publish short posts.

[Visit website](https://mastodon.social/explore)