Is Perplexity down?
We couldn't read Perplexity's official status page, but our independent checks can reach it, so it appears to be working.
How we know
We combine independent signals into one verdict. Here's what each source is reporting right now.
- ✓Independent checkReachable (403, 55 ms)
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Recent incidents
No recent incidents reported on Perplexity's official status page. Historical incident tracking begins once our database is live — for now, see the official status page.
Frequently asked
Is Perplexity down right now?+
Right now, Perplexity appears to be operational. We couldn't read Perplexity's official status page, but our independent checks can reach it, so it appears to be working.
How can I tell if it's Perplexity or my own connection?+
AIDownCheck runs an independent reachability check from our own servers, separate from Perplexity's official status page. If our check passes but you still can't connect, the problem is more likely local — try a different network, clear your cookies, disable VPN/extensions, or use a different browser. If our check is failing too, it's more likely Perplexity's side.
Why is Perplexity slow or not working?+
Common causes are an upstream provider incident, API rate limits during peak demand, a regional CDN issue, or maintenance. Perplexity is currently operational. We show the official status, our independent check, and a confidence level so you can see which signals point to a real problem.
What can I use while Perplexity is down?+
Good alternatives include ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude. We track their live status too, so you can switch to one that's currently operational.
Where is Perplexity's official status page?+
Perplexity's official status page is at https://status.perplexity.com. AIDownCheck reads it automatically and combines it with our own checks — so you get the answer without juggling tabs.
Dependency intelligence
Outages cascade. Here's Perplexity's place in the AI supply chain — publicly known relationships, framed as likely impact, not confirmed causation.
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Uptime & history
Tracking since Jun 22, 2026% of our checks that found Perplexityfully operational. Longer windows fill in as data accrues — we never show uptime we haven't measured.
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