Last updated: November 9, 2026
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The biggest Medium outages on record, plus our latest check.
- 18 November 2025. About 6 hours. Readers and writers could not open Medium as a global Cloudflare failure blocked the site.
- 20 October 2025. About 15 hours. Medium would not load for readers and writers during a major Amazon Web Services failure.
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Is Medium Down Right Now?
No, Medium is not down right now. The site and apps are reachable, and articles load for most users. If you see a blank page or connection error, the trouble is often network related. Check the report chart above to see if a real Medium outage is in progress.
This page tracks the live Medium status. The graph shows user reports through the day. A sharp spike means many readers hit the same problem. A flat line means the platform is stable and the issue sits with your network or device.
Is Medium Down for Me or Everyone?
Look at the chart. Many reports at once point to a platform issue. Few reports mean it is just you. Medium has had region specific access trouble before, so test on mobile data if WiFi fails. Different networks can give different results.
Why Is Medium Not Working in India?
Yes, this was a major and well documented problem. Many users in India could not open the site at all, on any browser or device. The cause was DNS trouble with certain providers, where traffic pointed to the wrong address. It was not a ban, just a network level mess.
The fix that worked for most people was switching DNS to a public resolver like Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 or Google 8.8.8.8. Others simply switched networks, for example from WiFi to a mobile hotspot on a different provider. The provider side was eventually fixed.
Why Did My Medium Draft Disappear?
Losing a draft is every writer’s nightmare. The app can hang during publishing and work vanishes. This often happens on unstable connections or when the app is outdated. Write long pieces in a notes app first, then paste into Medium. Keep the app updated and do not publish on shaky WiFi.
Why Does Medium Show a Blank Page?
Blank pages usually mean the browser cannot reach Medium servers. Clear cache and cookies, then reload. If that fails, change your DNS settings or try another network. VPNs can also cause blank pages if the exit node is blocked.
Why Is the Medium App Hanging?
App hangs often come from corrupt cache or old versions. Clear the app cache in your phone settings. If hangs continue, reinstall the app. Make sure your phone has free storage, since full storage causes many app problems.
Common Medium Problems and Fixes
Site will not open in my region
Switch DNS to 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8. Try mobile data on a different provider.
Draft lost
Write long posts in a notes app first. Keep Medium updated and avoid shaky networks.
Blank page on load
Clear cache and cookies. Change DNS or switch networks.
App hangs when publishing
Clear cache, free storage, and reinstall if needed.
Paywall blocks articles
Free accounts get limited reads per month. Membership removes the limit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do when Medium stops me from reading more stories this month?
Free accounts can open only a limited number of member-only stories each month. The limit resets at the start of the next month. A paid membership removes the reading limit.
Why is Medium not working in India?
Past DNS trouble with some providers blocked access. Switching DNS or networks fixed it for most users.
Is Medium free?
Reading is partly free with monthly limits. Writing is free, and membership unlocks more.
How do I recover a lost draft?
Check the stories page for autosaves. For the future, draft long posts outside the app first.
How do I get a working sign-in link when my Medium email link has expired?
Ask Medium to send a fresh link from the sign-in page. Medium email links work only once and expire fast, so an old link stops working. Open the new link on the same device and browser.
Why does Medium show a blank page?
Clear cache, change DNS settings, or try another network.