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Widespread Access Issues Reported for OpenAI's ChatGPT
Numerous users are experiencing difficulties accessing ChatGPT, as indicated by a surge in reports on Downdetector. OpenAI has yet to respond to the situation.
Editorial Staff
1 min read
Updated 18 days ago
On April 20, 2026, thousands of users reported problems accessing OpenAI's ChatGPT, leading to a notable increase in outage reports on Downdetector.
The service disruption has affected many, but specific details about the cause or duration of the issues remain unclear.
As of now, OpenAI has not provided any official statement addressing the ongoing downtime or the concerns raised by users.