Last updated: November 11, 2026
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Ruby on Rails is a free web framework written in the Ruby language, used to build sites like GitHub and Shopify. This page tracks reported Rails problems, from 500 errors and failed deploys to slow pages and database timeouts.
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Last 30 days, day by day: 12 October 2026 to 10 November 2026
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Is Ruby on Rails Down Right Now?
No, Ruby on Rails is not down right now. The framework itself runs on your own server or hosting account. When people report Ruby on Rails down, the problem is usually one app or one host, not the whole framework.
This page tracks the live Ruby on Rails status using reports from developers and site owners. It helps you answer is Ruby on Rails down for everyone, or is your own app the only one failing.
Is Ruby on Rails Down for Me or Everyone?
A real Ruby on Rails outage means many apps on the same host fail at the same time. If your app alone returns errors, the cause sits in your code, your database, or your server. Ask yourself is Ruby on Rails down for me only, then check the report graph above. A spike means shared trouble. A flat line points at your own setup.
Why Does My Rails App Show a 500 Error After Deploying?
A fresh deploy is the most common moment for a 500 error. A missing gem, a migration that never ran, or a wrong environment variable can break every page. Your production log names the exact line that failed. Check it before you roll back. Most deploy errors are fixed in minutes once the log points at the cause.
Rails Server Will Not Start: What Usually Breaks?
When the server refuses to boot, the cause is often simple. The port may already be in use by an older process. A gem may be missing after a bundle update. Or the database server may be stopped. Read the first error in the boot output, not the last one. Boot errors stack up, and the first line usually names the real problem. A missing gem often traces back to RubyGems itself, so check whether bundle installs fail for every project today.
Why Is My Rails App Suddenly So Slow?
Slow pages often come from the database, not the framework. One missing index can turn a fast query into a full table scan. A new feature may load hundreds of records one by one. Check slow query logs and watch memory use on the server. When memory runs out, the host kills workers and pages time out.
Common Ruby on Rails Problems and Fixes
500 Internal Server Error on every page
500 Internal Server Error on every page: Open the production log and find the first error after the deploy. Fix the named file, missing gem, or failed migration. Restart the app server once the cause is fixed.
Server fails to start or port already in use
Server fails to start or port already in use: Stop the older process that holds the port. Run bundle install to replace missing gems. Confirm the database server is running, then start Rails again.
Database connection errors and timeouts
Database connection errors and timeouts: Check that the database is up and accepts connections. Raise the pool size if busy pages exhaust it. Restart stuck database services before changing app code.
Pages load slowly or time out
Pages load slowly or time out: Add indexes to the tables your slow queries scan. Fix N+1 queries by loading records in batches. Clear full disks and restart workers that leak memory.
Images and assets missing after a deploy
Images and assets missing after a deploy: Recompile assets and confirm the asset host is reachable. Check file permissions on the server. Hard refresh the page to drop the old cached files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What causes a 500 Internal Server Error in Ruby on Rails?
Most 500 errors come from a code bug, a missing gem, or a migration that did not run. Your production log shows the exact error and line number.
How do I check my Rails production logs?
Open log/production.log on your server, or use your host’s log viewer. The newest entries at the bottom show the latest errors first.
Why does Rails say it could not obtain a connection from the pool?
Your app used every database connection in its pool. Busy pages or stuck jobs hold connections too long. Raising the pool size and fixing slow queries helps.
How do I restart a Rails server in production?
Use your host’s restart button, or restart the app server process such as Puma or Passenger. Many hosts restart the app when you update the tmp/restart.txt file.
Why is my Rails app slow after a new deploy?
A new query without an index is the usual cause. Cold caches also slow the first minutes after a deploy. Check the slow query log before rolling back.
What does PendingMigrationError mean in Rails?
It means a database migration file exists but has not run yet. Run the migration on the production database, then restart the app.