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Gmail

mail.google.com

OperationalLast checked: 29m ago
Response Time305ms
7-Day Uptime100%
30-Day Uptime100%
Incidents (recent)0

7-Day Uptime History

7 days agoNow

About Gmail

Gmail is the world's most popular email service with over 1.8 billion active users. It is a core part of Google Workspace and is used for personal, business, and educational email. Gmail outages disrupt communication for billions of people and can halt business operations that depend on email.

Founded2004
CategoryEmail & Marketing
Scale1.8+ billion active users

Common Reasons Gmail Goes Down

Even the most reliable services experience downtime. Here are the most common reasons Gmail may be unavailable:

  • Mail delivery infrastructure overload during campaign sends
  • Spam filter system failures causing false positive blocks
  • SMTP relay failures affecting outbound delivery
  • Authentication service disruptions blocking inbox access
  • Storage quota enforcement errors causing bounce-backs
  • DNS record issues (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) causing delivery failures

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What to Do When Gmail Is Down

1
Check the official status page

Visit Gmail's status page for official updates from their engineering team.

2
Confirm it is not just you

This page shows real monitoring data. If Gmail appears operational here but is not working for you, the issue may be local to your network, browser, or ISP.

3
Try basic troubleshooting

Clear your browser cache, try a different browser, switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, or use a VPN to bypass potential regional blocks.

4
Try alternative services

While waiting for Gmail to recover, consider using Outlook, or Mailchimp.

5
Subscribe for recovery alerts

Use the subscribe form above to get an email the moment Gmail comes back online. No need to keep refreshing this page.

How Gmail Downtime Affects You

When Gmail goes offline, the effects ripple across businesses and users who depend on it:

  • Critical business communications are delayed or bounced.
  • Marketing campaign sends fail, missing optimal delivery windows.
  • Password resets and transactional emails stop reaching users.
  • Business operations that depend on email workflows are paralysed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gmail down right now?

Based on our monitoring, Gmail is currently UP. Last checked 29 minutes ago. This page updates every 5 minutes with real monitoring data from Uptrue's infrastructure.

How often does Gmail go down?

In the last 30 days, Gmail 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 Gmail's average response time?

Gmail's average response time over the last 30 days is 276ms. Response times can vary by region and time of day.

How can I check if Gmail is down?

You can check Gmail'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 Gmail is down?

Check Gmail'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 Gmail slow today?

Slowness on Gmail can be caused by server-side performance issues, heavy traffic, your internet connection, browser extensions, or regional CDN problems. If Gmail 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 Gmail downtime affect my SEO?

If your website depends on Gmail 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 Gmail goes down?

Yes. Use the subscribe form above to enter your email address. Uptrue will send you an alert the moment Gmail goes down and again when it recovers. It is completely free and you can unsubscribe at any time.

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