Last updated: November 11, 2026
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Character AI outage history
The biggest Character AI outages on record, plus our latest check.
- 8 September 2026. About 1 hour. The site stopped loading for many users, and chats would not open during the outage.
- 5 September 2026. About 3 hours. Users could not reach the site or their chats while the team fixed an interruption.
✓ Our latest check (11 November 2026, 1:23 PM PKT): characterai.com answered normally in 272 ms.
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Character AI uptime and reports
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Last 30 days, day by day: 13 October 2026 to 11 November 2026
Green: up. Red: outage. Amber: some checks failed. Grey: no record yet.
The daily record builds from today as our checks run. Grey days have no saved record yet. A red day marks a confirmed outage.
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Is Character.AI Down Right Now?
The Character.AI app and site are still running right now, but the company is in serious trouble. The Character AI server status line here tracks the chat side of that running picture. Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2026 and put itself up for sale. The platform stays up during the court-supervised sale, but it will be wound down if no buyer keeps it running, possibly by December 2026.
If you are asking is Character.AI down, the live status indicator at the top of this page tracks technical outages. Right now the bigger risk is not a server glitch but the company’s future. Export anything you care about while the app still works. Investors export nothing, since a Charles Schwab login that fails at market open costs real trades instead.
Is Character.AI Shutting Down?
Not yet. The company says the platform operates normally during the sale process. A sale hearing is expected in late November 2026. If the auction produces a buyer willing to run the platform, it continues. If not, Character.AI says the platform will be wound down and chats that were not exported will be lost.
What Happened to Character.AI?
The company behind the app, Character Technologies, filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware in October 2026. It reported losing millions per month to legal costs, computing bills, and staff expenses. Disney opened the bidding with a $20 million offer, but only for a technology license, not the app or user accounts.
The filing followed lawsuits, regulatory pressure, and audience losses after the platform restricted open chat for younger users. Founders had earlier left for major tech companies.
Character.AI App Not Working
Separate from the bankruptcy, the app has normal technical issues: chats failing to load, bots not responding, and login trouble. The Character.AI status at the top of this page separates a real outage from those everyday faults. Force close and reopen the app, update it, and check the reports above for a spike before assuming a technical Character.AI outage.
What Happens to My Character.AI Chats?
Chat histories are listed among the company’s assets in the sale. If a buyer takes the platform, your data may transfer under court conditions. If the platform winds down, unexported chats disappear. Export important conversations now and consider deleting your account afterward if you do not want your data in a sale.
Character.AI Subscription and Refunds
Billing continues unchanged during the bankruptcy, and no refund program has been announced. The company promises to warn subscribers before paid features change. App store purchases follow the stores’ own refund rules.
Common Character.AI Problems and Fixes
App Will Not Load or Bots Do Not Respond
Update the app, force close and reopen it, and check the live status above for a technical outage.
Cannot Log In
Sign out fully and back in. Clear the app cache if login loops continue.
Worried About Shutdown
Export your chats now while the app works. Watch for sale outcome news expected late November 2026.
Subscription Still Billing
Billing continues during bankruptcy. No refund program exists; app store purchases follow store policies.
Data Privacy Concerns
Export what you want to keep, then delete your account if you do not want your data included in a sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Character.AI shutting down?
Not yet. It filed for bankruptcy in October 2026 and is up for sale. It winds down only if no buyer keeps it running.
How do I stop Character.AI bots from repeating themselves?
Long chats fill the memory window, and the bot starts looping old patterns. Edits and swipes also nudge the reply style over time. Start a fresh chat or pin key traits at the top to reset the tone.
What happens to my Character.AI chats?
They are sale assets. Export now, since unexported chats are lost if the platform winds down.
Did Disney buy Character.AI?
No. Disney bid $20 million for a technology license only, not the app or accounts.
Will I get a refund for my subscription?
No refund program has been announced. Billing continues unchanged for now.
What makes the Character.AI filter block normal messages?
The safety filter can misread mild words, roleplay scenes, or slang as unsafe content. It tightens on some accounts after repeated flagged messages. Reword the message in plainer terms and avoid words the filter may misread.