World of Warcraft server down? Know status as players report characters stuck

According to DownDetector, reports began around 3:35 p.m. EDT on Monday, with most users experiencing server issues.

Updated on: Dec 23, 2025, 04:09:53 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Some World of Warcraft players are reporting server outages. According to DownDetector, reports began around 3:15 p.m. EDT on Monday, with most users experiencing server issues.

World of Warcraft is reportedly down for a few players. (UnSplash)

Many also took to social media, claiming that their characters were getting stuck and the game was disconnecting.

One user wrote on X, "Something going on with World of Warcraft Servers. Getting kicked randomly and occasional World Server Down message. Others look to have similar problems."

Another added, "Looks like Minecraft, World of Warcraft and Yahoo! Mail are down rn. Are they using the same servers?"

A third player complained, “Getting character not found errors for all my toons. time to play something other than world of warcraft i guess.”

Another user wrote, "What is going on with the servers? I can't stay logged in more than 2 seconds. World of Warcraft."

Another added, "World of Warcraft, I've got the same issue i can logging with my mains but when I go to login to another character it gets almost to the end of the loading bar then says server down."

Also Read: Yahoo Mail down? Users say they can't send or receive emails

As of 3:45 p.m., developer Blizzard Entertainment has not responded to the reports.

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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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