import { Callout } from 'nextra/components' import CTABlog from '@/components/Blog/CTA' import { OpenAIStatusChecker } from '@/components/OpenAIStatusChecker'

If ChatGPT is down, switch to AI that never goes down

If you're seeing ChatGPT is down, it could be a good signal to switch to Jan, AI that never goes down.

🔴 Realtime Status: Is ChatGPT down?

<Callout> This live tracker shows if ChatGPT is down right now. </Callout> <OpenAIStatusChecker />

ChatGPT Status Indicators

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Skip the downtime with Jan

When ChatGPT is down, Jan keeps working. Jan is an open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs on your computer - no servers, no outages, no waiting.

Jan works even when ChatGPT doesn't.

Why Jan never goes down:

• Runs locally - No dependency on external servers
• Always available - Works offline, even on flights
• No capacity limits - Uses your computer's resources
• 100% private - Your conversations stay on your device

Get started in 3 mins:

1. Download Jan: jan.ai
2. Install a model: Choose from Jan, Qwen, or other top models
3. Start chatting: Similar design as ChatGPT, but always available if you use local models

<Callout type="info"> **Pro tip:** Keep both ChatGPT and Jan. You'll never lose productivity to outages again. </Callout>

Jan runs AI models locally, so you don't need internet access. That means Jan is unaffected when ChatGPT is down.

Why does ChatGPT goes down?

There could be multiple reasons:

• Too many users at once
• Data center or API downtime
• Planned or uplanned updates
• Limited in some locations

ChatGPT depends on OpenAI’s servers. If those go down, so does ChatGPT. Jan users don't affect by ChatGPT's outage.

Common ChatGPT Errors

When ChatGPT experiences issues, you might see these error messages:

• "ChatGPT is at capacity right now": Too many users online, try again later
• "Error in message stream": Connection problems with OpenAI servers
• "Something went wrong": General server error, refresh and retry
• "Network error": Internet connectivity issues on your end or OpenAI's
• "Rate limit exceeded": Too many requests sent, wait before trying again
• "This model is currently overloaded": High demand for specific model

Quick answers about ChatGPT status

Is ChatGPT down?

Check the ChatGPT realtime status above. See if ChatGPT is down right now.

Why is ChatGPT down?

Usually server overload, maintenance, or outages at OpenAI.

What does "ChatGPT is at capacity" mean?

Too many users are online at the same time. You’ll need to wait or switch to Jan instead.

Is ChatGPT shutting down?

No, ChatGPT isn't shutting down. Outages are temporary.

Can I use ChatGPT offline?

No. ChatGPT always requires internet. For offline AI, use Jan.