7-Day Uptime History
About WordPress.com
WordPress.com is the managed hosting arm of Automattic, offering a fully hosted version of the WordPress CMS. The broader WordPress ecosystem (including self-hosted WordPress.org) powers roughly 43% of all websites on the internet. WordPress.com specifically caters to bloggers, small businesses, and creators who want WordPress without managing their own server.
Common Reasons WordPress.com Goes Down
Even the most reliable services experience downtime. Here are the most common reasons WordPress.com may be unavailable:
- Site builder rendering engine failures after platform updates
- CDN edge node issues causing published sites to load slowly or fail
- Database overload during peak publishing hours
- SSL certificate provisioning failures for custom domains
- Template and theme rendering errors after version upgrades
- Media storage backend failures blocking image and file uploads
What to Do When WordPress.com Is Down
Visit WordPress.com's status page for official updates from their engineering team.
This page shows real monitoring data. If WordPress.com 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.
While waiting for WordPress.com to recover, consider using Wix, Squarespace, or Ghost.
Use the subscribe form above to get an email the moment WordPress.com comes back online. No need to keep refreshing this page.
How WordPress.com Downtime Affects You
When WordPress.com goes offline, the effects ripple across businesses and users who depend on it:
- Websites built on the platform go offline for their visitors.
- Content teams cannot publish time-sensitive blog posts or landing pages.
- Ecommerce stores on the platform lose sales during checkout failures.
- Scheduled content updates and marketing campaigns are delayed.
Get Notified
Enter your email to receive alerts when WordPress.com goes down or recovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WordPress.com down right now?
Based on our monitoring, WordPress.com is currently UP. Last checked 49 minutes ago. This page updates every 5 minutes with real monitoring data from Uptrue's infrastructure.
How often does WordPress.com go down?
In the last 30 days, WordPress.com 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 WordPress.com's average response time?
WordPress.com's average response time over the last 30 days is 39ms. Response times can vary by region and time of day.
How can I check if WordPress.com is down?
You can check WordPress.com'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 WordPress.com is down?
Check WordPress.com'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 WordPress.com slow today?
Slowness on WordPress.com can be caused by server-side performance issues, heavy traffic, your internet connection, browser extensions, or regional CDN problems. If WordPress.com 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 WordPress.com downtime affect my SEO?
If your website depends on WordPress.com 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 WordPress.com goes down?
Yes. Use the subscribe form above to enter your email address. Uptrue will send you an alert the moment WordPress.com goes down and again when it recovers. It is completely free and you can unsubscribe at any time.
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