ICQ outages and problems
We haven't logged a single user report for ICQ 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.
ICQ problem spikes, last 30 days
Since 5 October, ICQ 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
How to fix ICQ not working
ICQ 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:
Restart ICQ and sign in again
If ICQ is not working today, close the app, sign out, and sign in again; a stuck session can block chat even when operational looks normal.
Check the ICQ server status page
When you ask is ICQ down right now or is ICQ working, compare the ICQ server status with 100.00% and 0, because the app can fail while the service still runs.
Check DNS, VPN, and Wi-Fi
If the ICQ network status looks fine but the ICQ down detector still shows reports, switch Wi-Fi, turn off VPN, and flush DNS; a bad route can stop login and messages during an ICQ outage today 2026, and more than 24 hours ago can help you spot the last clean break.
Fix ICQ on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone
ICQ on Windows
- Fix
- Since ICQ officially shut down in June 2024, the Windows client can no longer connect to the servers. To resolve your messaging needs, you will need to transition to an alternative chat application.
- Check
- Check if the ICQ desktop application displays a connection timeout or server error. Because the service has been permanently discontinued, all connection attempts on Windows will fail.
ping icq.comTest whether ICQ's servers replynslookup icq.comCheck that ICQ's DNS resolvestracert icq.comTrace where the connection dropsipconfig /flushdnsClear the DNS cache, then reloadICQ on Mac
- Fix
- The macOS client for ICQ is no longer functional due to the service shutting down permanently in June 2024. You will need to switch to a different messaging service as there is no way to reconnect.
- Check
- Attempting to log into the Mac app will result in persistent connection errors. You can verify the shutdown of ICQ by checking the official retirement notice on their website.
ping -c 4 icq.comTest whether ICQ's servers replynslookup icq.comCheck that ICQ's DNS resolvestraceroute icq.comTrace where the connection dropssudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponderFlush the macOS DNS cache, then reloadICQ on Android
- Fix
- Since ICQ was discontinued and removed from the Google Play Store, the Android app will no longer connect. You should uninstall the application and look for alternative messaging apps.
- Check
- Check if the ICQ app is stuck on the loading screen or fails to log in. The permanent shutdown of ICQ servers means the Android app will no longer function.
ICQ on iPhone and iPad
- Fix
- The iOS app can no longer connect to the servers because ICQ was officially shut down. You should delete the app from your iPhone or iPad and migrate to another chat platform.
- Check
- Check the App Store to confirm the app has been removed, or try launching the ICQ app to see if it fails to connect. The official discontinuation of the service means it will remain offline indefinitely.
What happens when ICQ goes down
ICQ is a messaging service, so people notice fast when logins stall or chats stop sending. If you came here asking is ICQ down right now, we track live signals and show the last 24 hour uptime as 100.00%.
When ICQ has trouble, you may see stuck sign ins, missing contact lists, failed message sends, or long reconnect loops. Reports from the last 24 hours sit at 0, which helps separate a local app issue from a wider ICQ problem.
ICQ FAQ
Is ICQ down right now?
What is the ICQ server status?
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How we track ICQ
The status on this page comes from user-submitted problem reports for ICQ, counted in 15-minute windows over the last 24 hours. Each window is compared with the normal level for ICQ, 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. ICQ doesn't publish a public status page that we know of, so user reports are often the quickest sign that something is wrong on their side.