Is Grok down?
No — Grok is up.
checked 10s ago · 0 user reports in the last 10 min
Last independent test
5m ago — we sent xAI a real request; it answered in 1.9s
As of 11:20 AM UTC on August 29, 2026, Grok is operational — our last independent test succeeded 5m ago.
Is it just you?
Probably just youNo recent issue reports from other users.
Are you having issues?
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Common questions
Why is Grok not working for me?
Grok looks healthy on our checks right now, so a problem is likely on your side: try refreshing, logging out and back in, disabling VPNs or browser extensions, or switching networks. If others start reporting the same issue, this page will say so.
How long do Grok outages usually last?
Most xAI incidents we have tracked resolve within an hour, though major outages can take several hours. Check the outage history on this site for recent examples.
What can I use while Grok is down?
Right now these comparable AI services are up: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity. We check each one independently every few minutes.
Does Grok have an official status page?
Yes — xAI publishes an official status page at https://xai.instatus.com. Official pages sometimes lag behind real problems, which is why we also run our own independent tests.
How we know
This verdict combines three signals: xAI's official incident feed, our own live tests against the service, and reports from people on this page.