Is theguardian.com down?
Real-time status, response time history, and diagnostics for theguardian.com.
theguardian.com is up — for everyone
theguardian.com
The server responded normally (HTTP 200).
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DNS lookup Domain resolves
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Connection TCP + TLS handshake OK
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HTTP response HTTP 200
244 ms
About theguardian.com Status
This page shows the real-time status of theguardian.com as checked from our server. We perform a three-stage diagnostic: DNS lookup, TCP/TLS connection, and HTTP response. If theguardian.com is down for everyone, you'll see a red verdict. If it's up but blocked by anti-bot protection (like Cloudflare), you'll see an amber warning.
How to check if theguardian.com is down
- Visit this page — we automatically check theguardian.com every time you load it.
- Look at the verdict card above: green means up, red means down, amber means protected or TLS issues.
- Check the response time chart to see if theguardian.com has been slow or fast over the last 24 hours.
Common reasons theguardian.com might be down
- Server outage — theguardian.com's servers are overloaded or offline.
- DNS issues — the domain doesn't resolve, possibly due to expired registration or misconfigured nameservers.
- SSL certificate problems — the site works over HTTP but browsers block the broken HTTPS connection.
- Regional outages — theguardian.com loads in some countries but not others.
- Your local network — ISP blocks, DNS cache, VPNs, or browser extensions.
What to do if theguardian.com is down for you but not everyone
If our server can reach theguardian.com but your browser can't, the problem is likely on your side. Try these fixes:
- Flush your DNS cache (Windows:
ipconfig /flushdns, macOS:sudo dscacheutil -flushcache). - Switch networks — try mobile data instead of Wi-Fi.
- Disable VPN, proxy, or ad-blockers.
- Try incognito mode or clear your browser cache.
- Change your DNS to 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8.