---
service: "Whois"
status: "up"
reports_last_hour: 0
reports_last_12_hours: 0
baseline_reports_per_hour: 1
checked_at: "2026-11-01T06:57:49.807Z"
url: "https://instatus.com/now/who.is"
website: "https://who.is/"
---

# Is Whois down?

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

## Whois outage FAQ

### Is Whois down right now?

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

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

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

### What problems are people reporting with Whois?

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

### When was the last Whois outage?

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

### Does Whois have a status page?

We couldn't find an official status page for Whois, so this page relies on reports from people like you.

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

Check this 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 Whois 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 count reports from people on this page and compare them with the usual level for Whois, every minute.

### What is Whois?

WHOIS is a service that allows users to look up registration and contact information for domain names and IP addresses.

[Visit website](https://who.is/)