---
service: "Hacker News"
status: "up"
reports_last_hour: 0
reports_last_12_hours: 0
baseline_reports_per_hour: 1
checked_at: "2026-11-02T02:19:50.998Z"
url: "https://instatus.com/now/news.ycombinator.com"
official_status_page: "https://hackernews.onlineornot.com"
website: "https://news.ycombinator.com"
---

# Is Hacker News down?

No, it's up. 0 reports in the last hour.

## Hacker News outage FAQ

### Is Hacker News down right now?

No, it's up. 0 reports in the last hour.

### Is Hacker News down for everyone or just me?

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

### What problems are people reporting with Hacker News?

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

### When was the last Hacker News outage?

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

### Does Hacker News have a status page?

Yes. Hacker News posts updates on its official status page, which currently says operational.

[Go to status page](https://hackernews.onlineornot.com/)

### What can I do if Hacker News isn't working?

Check this page and Hacker News'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 Hacker News 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 Hacker News's official status page, which we check every minute.