Is GitHub down right now? Users report '503 Service Unavailable' server error

According to DownDetector, reports of the outage began around 5:15 p.m. EDT on Monday. Many users reported receiving a “503 Service Unavailable” server error.

Updated on: Dec 23, 2025, 04:02:50 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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GitHub appears to be down for hundreds of users in the United States. According to DownDetector, reports of the outage began around 5:15 p.m. EDT on Monday. Many users reported receiving a '503 Service Unavailable' server error. By 5:25 p.m., DownDetector had received nearly 3,200 reports.

One user complained on DownDetector, "Why is it that github goes down whenever i try to visit lmao."

Another added, “503 Service Unavailable ???”

A third user wrote, “Site just stopped loading.”

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Social media reports

Several users took to social media, including X (formerly Twitter), to share their experiences.

One person wrote, "Github seems to be down right now—the servers are acting up, I can't access my repos, and I'm not able to commit any code. Anyone else seeing this?"

Another expressed, "Github down as soon as i try to use it."

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GitHub has not yet confirmed the outage or responded to user complaints. The expected time to resolve the issue is currently unknown.

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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