7-Day Uptime History
About GitHub
GitHub is the world's largest code hosting platform, home to over 100 million developers and 300 million repositories. Owned by Microsoft, it provides Git-based version control, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), code review, project management, and Copilot AI. A GitHub outage disrupts software development workflows across the entire industry.
Common Reasons GitHub Goes Down
Even the most reliable services experience downtime. Here are the most common reasons GitHub may be unavailable:
- Git server overload during high-commit periods
- CI/CD pipeline infrastructure failures blocking builds
- Package registry database corruption or replication lag
- DDoS attacks targeting developer-facing APIs
- Storage system failures affecting repository access
- Authentication service disruptions blocking code pushes
What to Do When GitHub Is Down
Visit GitHub's status page for official updates from their engineering team.
This page shows real monitoring data. If GitHub appears operational here but is not working for you, the issue may be local to your network, browser, or ISP.
Clear your browser cache, try a different browser, switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, or use a VPN to bypass potential regional blocks.
Use the subscribe form above to get an email the moment GitHub comes back online. No need to keep refreshing this page.
How GitHub Downtime Affects You
When GitHub goes offline, the effects ripple across businesses and users who depend on it:
- Engineering teams cannot push, pull, or review code changes.
- CI/CD pipelines fail, blocking automated testing and deployment.
- Open-source community contributions and collaboration are paused.
- Dependency installation fails, preventing new project setups and builds.
Get Notified
Enter your email to receive alerts when GitHub goes down or recovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GitHub down right now?
Based on our monitoring, GitHub is currently UP. Last checked 48 minutes ago. This page updates every 5 minutes with real monitoring data from Uptrue's infrastructure.
How often does GitHub go down?
In the last 30 days, GitHub has experienced 0 incidents with an overall uptime of 100%. Most major services aim for 99.9% uptime or higher. You can subscribe to alerts above to be notified of future outages.
What is GitHub's average response time?
GitHub's average response time over the last 30 days is 30ms. Response times can vary by region and time of day.
How can I check if GitHub is down?
You can check GitHub's live status on this page, which is updated every 5 minutes with real monitoring data. You can also subscribe for email alerts to get notified when the status changes.
What should I do when GitHub is down?
Check GitHub's official status page for updates. You can also try clearing your browser cache, switching networks, or using alternative services. Subscribe to our alerts above to know the moment it comes back online.
Why is my GitHub slow today?
Slowness on GitHub can be caused by server-side performance issues, heavy traffic, your internet connection, browser extensions, or regional CDN problems. If GitHub shows degraded performance on this page, the issue is likely on their end. Try a different browser or device to rule out local causes.
Does GitHub downtime affect my SEO?
If your website depends on GitHub for critical functionality (such as hosting, CDN, or embedded content), downtime can indirectly affect your SEO. Search engines may penalise your site if it is unreachable due to a third-party dependency being offline.
Can I get notified when GitHub goes down?
Yes. Use the subscribe form above to enter your email address. Uptrue will send you an alert the moment GitHub goes down and again when it recovers. It is completely free and you can unsubscribe at any time.
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