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Is Google Hangouts down right now? Live status and outage tracker

No, Google Hangouts is up.

No outage detected, and no user reports in the last hour.

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User reports, last 24 hours

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  • Normal
  • Elevated
  • Outage
  • Usual level
We haven't logged a single user report for Google Hangouts in the past 24 hours, and its uptime over that window is 100.00%. No 15-minute window had any reports at all, so the chart above stays flat.
Reports, last hour
0
Quiet
Uptime, 24 h
100.00%
No outage windows
Last outage
None
In the last 24 hours
Busiest 15 minutes
0
No reports
Last 24 hours

Google Hangouts outages and problems

We haven't logged a single user report for Google Hangouts in the past 24 hours, and its uptime over that window is 100.00%.

No 15-minute window had any reports at all, so the chart above stays flat.

No problems detected in the last 24 hoursReports for Google Hangouts stayed at their usual level the whole time.
Last 30 days

Google Hangouts problem spikes, last 30 days

Since 5 October, Google Hangouts had no outage spikes or periods of elevated reports.

A spike is a sharp rise in problem reports from users in Switzerland, kept exactly as this page showed it at the time. This history starts on 5 October 2026, when our archive began. Monthly reports for all services

Troubleshooting

How to fix Google Hangouts not working

Google Hangouts is up on our end, so if it won't work for you, the problem is most likely on your side. Work through these in order:

  1. Check the live Google Hangouts status

    For is Google Hangouts down right now, check the live result: operational, 100.00% uptime over 24 hours, 0 reports, and last outage more than 24 hours ago. The Google Hangouts down detector can lag, so compare the app with the web client before treating one report as a wider failure.

  2. Refresh the app or browser session

    If Google Hangouts not working today, sign out, close the app, and open it again after clearing its cached data. Check Google Hangouts server status and search for Google Hangouts outage today 2026 before reinstalling anything.

  3. Check your network and DNS

    Test another site first, then switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data; if Google Hangouts still fails, restart your router and try a public DNS service. Search Google Hangouts network status to compare local reports, then check is Google Hangouts working from another connection.

Your device

Fix Google Hangouts on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone

Google Hangouts on Windows

Fix
Clear your browser cache and cookies, or try accessing Google Hangouts in an Incognito window. Ensure your web browser is updated to the latest version.
Check
Check the Google Workspace Status Dashboard to see if Google Hangouts is experiencing a widespread outage. You can also try loading the website on another device connected to the same network.
Command Prompt
ping hangouts.google.comTest whether Google Hangouts's servers reply
nslookup hangouts.google.comCheck that Google Hangouts's DNS resolves
tracert hangouts.google.comTrace where the connection drops
ipconfig /flushdnsClear the DNS cache, then reload

Google Hangouts on Mac

Fix
Clear your browser's history and cache, or try accessing Google Hangouts using a different browser like Safari or Chrome. Make sure your Mac's date and time settings are set to update automatically.
Check
Visit the Google Workspace Status Dashboard to check the official status of Google Hangouts. If the page loads but you cannot sign in, check if other Google services are also down.
Terminal
ping -c 4 hangouts.google.comTest whether Google Hangouts's servers reply
nslookup hangouts.google.comCheck that Google Hangouts's DNS resolves
traceroute hangouts.google.comTrace where the connection drops
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponderFlush the macOS DNS cache, then reload

Google Hangouts on Android

Fix
Clear the Google Hangouts app cache and data in your device settings, or check the Google Play Store for any pending updates. Restarting your device can also resolve temporary connectivity issues.
Check
Verify your internet connection by opening a webpage, or check if other Google apps are functioning normally. If only Google Hangouts fails to connect, the service may be down.

Google Hangouts on iPhone and iPad

Fix
Go to the App Store to ensure the Google Hangouts app is updated to the latest version, or try reinstalling the app entirely. You can also toggle Wi-Fi off and on to reset your connection.
Check
Open the Google Workspace Status Dashboard in Safari to see if Google Hangouts is experiencing a service disruption. If the app fails to load but the status page is green, check your device's cellular data permissions.
About

What happens when Google Hangouts goes down

Google Hangouts is a messaging and calling service, and its uptime matters when you need a conversation to stay available across a browser and phone. If you searched for “is Google Hangouts down” or “is Google Hangouts down right now”, this page shows operational and counts 0 reports from the past 24 hours.

A Google Hangouts outage can block messages and calls, or leave the page stuck at sign-in after a short connection drop. The last 24-hour uptime is 100.00%, while more than 24 hours ago marks the time since the previous outage.

Questions

Google Hangouts FAQ

Is Google Hangouts down right now?
Google Hangouts currently shows operational on our page. We logged 0 outage reports during the past 24 hours, and the 24 hour uptime reading is 100.00%. That crowd signal can show a wider problem, but a small spike may point to local access trouble instead. If Hangouts works for other people but not you, check your connection, sign out, and try again in a browser. Our page records the last outage as more than 24 hours ago.

What is the Google Hangouts server status?
The Google Hangouts server status is operational based on the latest reports sent to our page. The Google Hangouts network status can look different across regions, so a service may work for some people while messages fail for others. Check the current report count and uptime reading before changing account settings or reinstalling anything.

Why is Google Hangouts not working today?
Google Hangouts not working today can come from a browser session, an internet connection, a service issue, or an account problem. Refresh the page and test another network first, since those checks can separate a local fault from a wider outage. If you searched for Google Hangouts outage today 2026, compare your symptoms with the latest crowd reports here.

How do I check if Google Hangouts is down?
Use this page as a Google Hangouts down detector and status check, then compare operational, 0, and 100.00% with what you see on your device. Search for “is Google Hangouts down” or “is Google Hangouts working” when you need a quick comparison. A failed sign-in on two networks points more toward a service problem, while one affected device usually needs a local fix.

How we track Google Hangouts

The status on this page comes from user-submitted problem reports for Google Hangouts, counted in 15-minute windows over the last 24 hours. Each window is compared with the normal level for Google Hangouts, so a few complaints on a quiet day don't trigger anything, but a sudden jump well above normal does.

When reports climb well above normal, the status here changes to partial outage or major outage and the chart moves with it. This is separate from Google Hangouts's official status page: user reports tend to show a problem early, while the official page confirms the cause. If the two disagree, check both.

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