---
service: "Substack"
status: "up"
reports_last_hour: 0
reports_last_12_hours: 0
baseline_reports_per_hour: 1
checked_at: "2026-10-31T19:03:06.915Z"
url: "https://instatus.com/now/substack.com"
official_status_page: "https://status.substack.com"
website: "https://substack.com/"
---

# Is Substack down?

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

## Official updates

- **Increased latency on post publishing** (RESOLVED, 2026-10-29T03:12:31.000Z): This incident has been resolved.

## Substack outage FAQ

### Is Substack down right now?

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

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

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

### What problems are people reporting with Substack?

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

### When was the last Substack outage?

Reports last spiked on Oct 28 and settled after about 5 hours.

### Does Substack have a status page?

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

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

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

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

### What is Substack?

Substack is an online platform for writers to publish newsletters and podcasts, often offering paid subscriptions.

[Visit website](https://substack.com/)