Is ChatGPT down? Thousands report outage with OpenAI's chatbot; Details here

ChatGPT is experiencing a major global outage affecting thousands of users, including over 12,580 in the US, according to DownDetector.

Updated on: Dec 3, 2025, 01:24:08 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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ChatGPT, OpenAI's chatbot, is down for thousands of users globally - including in the United States, according to Down Detector, a platform that tracks such outages based on users' data. At the time of writing, more than 12,580 users in the United States are reporting issues on Down Detector, with ChatGPT.

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93% of the reports in the United States concerned ChatGPT only - other OpenAI services seemed to be functional.

More than 12,580 users are reporting an outage with ChatGPT on Down Detector. (Down Detector)

'Unusual Activity Detected' - Users Report Error Code

ChatGPT users complained that they have been logged out of their accounts and are unable to access the previous chats. Many reported receiving an error, with the message: "Unusual activity has been detected from your device. Try again later."

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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