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Is TunnelBear down right now? Live status and outage tracker

No, TunnelBear is up.

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

Live Data refreshes every 5 minutes
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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 TunnelBear 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

TunnelBear outages and problems

We haven't logged a single user report for TunnelBear 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 TunnelBear stayed at their usual level the whole time.
Last 30 days

TunnelBear problem spikes, last 30 days

Since 5 October, TunnelBear 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 TunnelBear not working

TunnelBear 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 TunnelBear status first

    If you are asking, "is TunnelBear down right now", the live panel shows TunnelBear as operational, with 100.00% uptime and 0 reports in the last 24 hours. The last recorded outage was more than 24 hours ago, so a local connection problem may be more likely.

  2. Reconnect the TunnelBear app

    If TunnelBear is not working today, quit the app, reopen it, and switch to another location before signing in again. Search results for "is TunnelBear working", "TunnelBear down detector", or "TunnelBear outage today 2026" can help confirm a wider problem.

  3. Check your network and DNS

    Restart your router, then try TunnelBear over mobile data or another Wi-Fi network; this separates a home connection fault from a VPN fault. Check the TunnelBear server status and TunnelBear network status pages if every location fails.

Your device

Fix TunnelBear on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone

TunnelBear on Windows

Fix
Restart the TunnelBear app and try switching to a different server country. If issues persist, reinstall the TunnelBear app to reset the virtual network adapter.
Check
Check if the TunnelBear app shows a persistent 'Connecting' state or displays a connection error. You can also temporarily disconnect TunnelBear to see if your normal internet connection is working.
Command Prompt
ping tunnelbear.comTest whether TunnelBear's servers reply
nslookup tunnelbear.comCheck that TunnelBear's DNS resolves
tracert tunnelbear.comTrace where the connection drops
ipconfig /flushdnsClear the DNS cache, then reload

TunnelBear on Mac

Fix
Restart the TunnelBear app and ensure you have granted the required system permissions in macOS settings. If connection issues continue, reinstall the app to refresh the helper tools.
Check
Open the TunnelBear app from your macOS menu bar to check if the status indicator remains stuck on 'Connecting'. Verify if your internet works normally when TunnelBear is switched off.
Terminal
ping -c 4 tunnelbear.comTest whether TunnelBear's servers reply
nslookup tunnelbear.comCheck that TunnelBear's DNS resolves
traceroute tunnelbear.comTrace where the connection drops
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponderFlush the macOS DNS cache, then reload

TunnelBear on Android

Fix
Go to your Android settings, clear the TunnelBear app cache, and restart the app. If the issue remains, check the Google Play Store for updates or reinstall the app.
Check
Look for the VPN key icon in your Android status bar and check if the TunnelBear app map shows the bear successfully tunneled. Try browsing the web with TunnelBear disconnected to verify your mobile data or Wi-Fi is working.

TunnelBear on iPhone and iPad

Fix
Delete the TunnelBear app to remove its VPN profile, then reinstall it from the App Store. Alternatively, toggle Airplane Mode on and off to reset your network connection.
Check
Check the top of your iPhone or iPad screen for the VPN indicator and open the TunnelBear app to see if it fails to connect. Verify your internet connection by turning TunnelBear off.
About

What happens when TunnelBear goes down

TunnelBear is a VPN that encrypts your connection, so uptime matters when you need private access on a public network. If you are asking, "is TunnelBear down right now", this page tracks the answer.

When TunnelBear goes down, the app may refuse to connect or drop an active VPN session, leaving sites unreachable. You may search "TunnelBear outage today 2026" or ask "is TunnelBear working" while the page shows 0 outage reports and 100.00% 24h uptime.

Questions

TunnelBear FAQ

Is TunnelBear down right now?
TunnelBear is operational right now. Our page shows 0 crowd-sourced outage reports in the past 24 hours, with measured uptime of 100.00%. That gives you the quickest answer to is TunnelBear down right now, though a small regional fault can appear before reports build.

What is the TunnelBear server status?
TunnelBear server status is operational at the time of this update. The TunnelBear network status comes from reports sent by visitors, so it can show a local problem even when the wider service keeps running. The last recorded outage was more than 24 hours ago. If one location fails while another connects, switch locations and compare the result.

Why is TunnelBear not working today?
If TunnelBear is not working today, the problem may involve your VPN protocol, local network, app session, or a single server. Restart the app, try another TunnelBear location, and test a different network before calling it a wider outage. Reports for TunnelBear outage today 2026 can confirm if other people see the same failure.

How do I check if TunnelBear is down?
Use this TunnelBear down detector and compare the report count with the current status shown above. To see if TunnelBear is working, check the app on another network or try a different server, since one failed location does not prove a full outage. A sharp rise in reports, failed connections across several locations, and a degraded or down status point to a broader problem.

How we track TunnelBear

The status on this page comes from user-submitted problem reports for TunnelBear, counted in 15-minute windows over the last 24 hours. Each window is compared with the normal level for TunnelBear, 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 TunnelBear'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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