Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
It’s nowhere close to Google, YouTube, or Facebook, but Reddit stays firm on the list of the most popular websites in the world. The network covers pretty much any subject, and has a strong following. The community is known for its loyalty, so we can understand how frustrating it can be when you have problems with Reddit not working.
This rarely happens, so it might come as a shock. An outage is often the cause, but it could also be an external problem. Here’s a quick guide on how to fix any issues you might experience.
Editor’s note: All instructions were generated using a Google Pixel 8a running Android 15, an Apple iPhone 15 running iOS 18.5, a custom PC running Windows 11, and the Chrome browser running version 137.0.7151.55. Some of the steps might differ on your end, depending on your device and software version.
Is Reddit down? The first thing to check is whether Reddit is the only website having problems. Try accessing any other app, or open a browser and go into any other website. If everything else works, chances are Reddit is down.
You can verify if Reddit is down a couple of ways. Redditstatus.com is the website’s primary tool for checking if all systems are operational. Just go in there and see what the status says.
Down Detector is another good tool to use. You’ll see a notice saying “possible problems at Reddit” or “problems at Reddit” if the issue is widespread. You can also report issues. There’s even a live map that tells you if there are local issues with Reddit.
Close and re-open Reddit If Reddit’s servers aren’t the problem, it’s time to see if your app or browser is the issue. Close the app and re-open it to see if it gets all the gears in place. If you’re using a browser, close it entirely and open the website back up. If this doesn’t work, go ahead and move on to the next step.
How to close an Android app: Launch the Settings app. Go into Apps. Hit See all apps. Find and select Reddit. Tap on Force stop. Confirm by selecting OK.
How to close an iPhone app: Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen and hold for a few seconds. Your app overview menu will show up. Find Reddit and slide it up, away from the screen. If you’re using a browser, do the same with that app.
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