Is PayPal Down?
Real-time status check for paypal.com
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About PayPal Status
BlueMonitor checks PayPal (paypal.com) by sending automated requests to its servers. If the service responds within a normal timeframe and returns a successful status code, it's marked as operational. Response times over 3 seconds indicate the service is slow, and connection failures or server errors indicate the service may be down.
Recent Incidents
Initial Notification: CDN Integration (PP-LIVE-105265)
Initial Notification: PayPal Live Site Maintenance (PP-LIVE-105231)
Resolved: Impact to Reporting (PP-LIVE-105085)
Resolved: Impact to PayPal TZ6 Partner Reports (PP-LIVE-105004)
Resolved: BT External Errors impacting AU market (PP-LIVE-104889)
Resolved: Impact to Webhooks, Notifications (PP-LIVE-104881)
Resolved: Impact to Venmo Crypto services (PP-LIVE-103873)
Resolved: 3DS impact in Braintree Sandbox Environment (PP-CRI-102875)
Resolved: Impact to PayPal Partner Reports (PP-LIVE-102877)
Resolved: 3DS impact in Braintree Sandbox Environment (PP-LIVE-102874)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PayPal down right now?
This page shows the real-time status of PayPal. The status is checked automatically by pinging PayPal's servers. If the status shows "Down", it means PayPal is currently experiencing issues.
Why is PayPal not working?
PayPal may not be working due to server outages, scheduled maintenance, network issues, or high traffic. Check the current status above for real-time information.
How do I check if PayPal is down for everyone?
BlueMonitor checks PayPal's servers from our monitoring infrastructure. If the status shows "Down" here, it's likely down for everyone. If it shows "Up" but you can't access it, the issue may be on your end.
What should I do if PayPal is down?
If PayPal is down, you can: wait a few minutes and try again, check their official social media for updates, clear your browser cache, or try using a different network connection.