Last updated: November 11, 2026
Is edX down? User reports show problems with edX
edX serves customers all across the country. Wondering if edX is down? The live reports below have your answer.
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edX outage history
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edX uptime and reports
Live report counts and the day by day record for the last 30 days.
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Last 30 days, day by day: 12 October 2026 to 10 November 2026
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edX on social media
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Is edX Down Right Now?
edX is an online learning platform with thousands of courses from top universities. It was founded by MIT and Harvard to bring quality classes to everyone. Learners watch lectures, take quizzes, and earn certificates. Sister brands like HarvardX and MITx run their courses on the same platform.
Right now, edX looks up for most learners. Trackers list 72 incidents since February 2023, which is a modest count for a site this size. Recent trouble includes slow performance on August 21, 2025, lasting about 5 hours. Check the edx status graph above for the live read before your study session. Most of those study sessions ride on a phone line, and an EE signal drop can end a quiz faster than any server fault.
Is edX Down for Me or Everyone?
Asking ‘is edx down for me’ is the quickest check before a deadline. Try your course in another browser or on mobile data. If videos play there, clear your cache and disable extensions. If nothing loads anywhere and the report chart spikes, an edx outage is underway, so plan around it.
Why Won’t My Course Videos Play?
Video trouble is the top edx down complaint. A weak connection is the usual cause, so drop the quality to 480p. If every video buffers while other sites stream fine, the video servers may be struggling. Try again in an hour before reinstalling anything.
Browser extensions cause the next wave of playback trouble. Ad blockers sometimes break the video player by mistake. Disable them for the course domain and reload. If the player still shows a black screen, try an incognito window.
Why Can’t I Log In to edX?
Login loops usually mean stale cookies or a password issue. Clear cookies for the site, then try again. If you signed up with Google or Apple, use that same button every time. During a live outage, even correct logins can fail, so check the graph first.
Why Is My Enrollment Delayed?
Enrollment delays frustrate learners at the worst moment. Payment processing can lag during busy enrollment weeks. If your dashboard shows no courses after paying, wait an hour and check your email for confirmation. Contact support with your receipt if the course never appears.
What Happened in August 2025?
August 2025 brought two rough patches. Intermittent outages on August 18 lasted about a day. Then slow performance on August 21 dragged on for roughly 5 hours. Earlier, learning pages went down for about 2 hours in February 2025. Anyone searching ‘is edx down’ during those days found a tall spike of reports.
Common edX Problems and Fixes
Videos buffer or won’t play
Videos buffer or won’t play: drop quality to 480p on slow connections. Disable ad blockers for the course domain. Try an incognito window if the player stays black.
Login loops back to start
Login loops back to start: clear cookies for the site and retry. Use the same Google or Apple button as signup. Reset your password if the loop survives.
Course missing after payment
Course missing after payment: wait an hour for processing to finish. Check email for the confirmation receipt. Contact support with the receipt if it never appears.
Quizzes won’t submit
Quizzes won’t submit: check your connection before retrying. Save answers in a text file during outages. Submit again once the status graph flattens.
Certificates not issued
Certificates not issued: confirm you finished every required module. Allow a day for processing after completion. Ask support if it stays stuck.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will my edX certificate appear after I pass the course?
Certificates appear only after the course team releases them, which can take some days after the course ends. Your ID verification must also be current. If it expired, verify again and the certificate link should appear.
Why won’t my edX videos play?
Weak connections cause most playback trouble, so drop to 480p. Ad blockers can break the player too. Try an incognito window if the screen stays black.
What makes edX reject my ID verification photos?
Blurry photos, glare, and a name that differs from your account name cause most rejections. Take the photo in bright light with the full ID inside the frame. Make sure the name on the ID matches your edX profile exactly.
Why is my enrollment delayed?
Payment processing lags during busy weeks. Wait an hour, then check email for confirmation. Contact support with your receipt if the course never shows.
Is edX free?
Many courses are free to audit. Verified certificates and graded assignments need payment. Financial aid is available for learners who qualify.
What should I do when a course disappears from my edX dashboard?
Audit access ends on a set date, so the course leaves your dashboard when that date passes. Your progress is saved if you return through a new session of the course. Upgrading to the verified track keeps access open longer.