Users are reporting widespread issues with OpenAI services, including ChatGPT, its APIs, and Sora, as Downdetector shows a significant increase in outage reports and elevated error rates globally.
Many users flagged ongoing issues that began on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Reports flooded social media platforms, particularly X, with users sharing screenshots of an error message stating, “An error occurred. Please try again later.”
The disruption began around 8:00 AM GMT and affected both free and paid users, including those with ChatGPT Plus subscriptions.
The outage impacted a broad range of users, from casual conversationalists to developers relying on ChatGPT’s API for integrated applications.
Many expressed frustration over the lack of immediate communication from OpenAI regarding the cause or expected resolution time.
Posts on X highlighted the error message’s vagueness, with some users speculating about potential causes, ranging from server overload to unscheduled maintenance.
As of 9:30 AM GMT, OpenAI had not released an official statement on its website or social media channels.
Social media platforms, particularly X, were flooded with complaints as individuals and businesses expressed frustration over the unexpected downtime.
The outage affected both the web and mobile versions of ChatGPT, rendering features like text generation, code assistance, and conversation history inaccessible. Many users, including developers and content creators who rely on the tool for daily tasks, reported significant workflow disruptions.
The outage sparked a mix of frustration and humour online.
As businesses and individuals await a full resolution, this event underscores the challenges of scaling AI technologies to meet global demand. OpenAI has promised further updates as the situation evolves.
Is ChatGPT down?
— Ayoooooo (@greenAvata) June 10, 2025
Can’t wait till chatgpt sells all our info on the black market under the guise of a “data breach/anon hacker”
— ScorchThrone (@ScorchThrone) June 10, 2025
chatGPT使えない？？😭😭
— 🌻 (@sub_kensho) June 10, 2025
chatgpt down ke weh 😭😭😭
— . (@softforit) June 10, 2025
ChatGPT is down at the moments. pic.twitter.com/4OHmg7BR3B
— Chubby♨️ (@kimmonismus) June 10, 2025
is it just me or everyone’s chat gpt is down? #chatgpt
— Kushal Arora (@digitalkushal) June 10, 2025
