cursor
Real-time uptime monitoring and outage reports
Current Status
Operational
24h Uptime
100.00%
Reports (Last 1h)
0
trending_flat 0%Last Peak Spike
6
20h agoUptime History (Past 24 Hours)
Is cursor down right now? Real-time Status & Outage Map
Cursor is an advanced, AI-powered code editor designed to accelerate software development by integrating large language models directly into the IDE. Developers worldwide rely on Cursor for intelligent code completions, seamless codebase navigation, and instant AI chat assistance. When Cursor's backend services are functioning perfectly, it acts as an indispensable pair programmer for engineering teams.
Currently, based on our real-time global monitoring network, the status of cursor is operational. The vast majority of the community reports seamless functionality. If you are uniquely facing issues where cursor is not loading, we recommend checking your local Wi-Fi, clearing your browser cache, or restarting your application, as global servers appear to be completely healthy.
Service Disruptions: What Happens if cursor Goes Down?
When Cursor experiences a server outage, its core AI features become completely unavailable, severely disrupting developer workflows. Users typically face timeouts when using Cursor Chat, failed inline code generation, and an inability to index or query their codebases. While basic local text editing capabilities remain functional, the AI autocompletion and cloud-synced features will fail until the servers are restored.
Our live map aggregates thousands of these specific complaints in real-time. If you see elevated bars on the chart above, the cursor down detector algorithm has successfully identified severe backend degradation that aligns with these exact symptoms.
Recent Down Detector Reports for cursor
By analyzing the past 24 hours of telemetry, we observed roughly 14 outage complaints globally. Factoring in these connectivity drops, the calculated cursor uptime over the last day rests at 100.00%.
The most significant recent outage or degraded performance spike commenced around 20h ago. At this specific time, the problem volume skyrocketed, peaking at exactly 6 reports within a narrow 15-minute interval. This indicates a very distinct, measurable interruption to their primary infrastructure.
How to fix cursor if it is not working
When the global status reads 'Operational' but the app still crashes on your device, the problem is local. Try these simple fixes to restore your cursor connection:
- Reload Window and Clear Cache: Sometimes the internal AI engine or extension host gets stuck. Press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P to open the command palette, type 'Developer: Reload Window', and hit Enter to refresh the editor without losing your workspace context.
- Verify Custom API Keys: If you are using your own OpenAI or Anthropic API keys instead of Cursor's Pro subscription, ensure your API billing account is active and you haven't exceeded your rate limits. Navigate to Cursor Settings > Models to test, verify, or update your API key.
- Check Network and Firewall Rules: Cursor requires an uninterrupted internet connection to communicate with its cloud-based language models. Temporarily disable any VPNs, strict corporate firewalls, or custom DNS sinkholes (like Pi-hole) that might be blocking outbound API requests to Cursor's servers.
How isitdownrightnow.app monitors cursor Outages
We don't wait for PR departments to admit there's a problem. By automatically tracking the real-time velocity of cursor down reports across social networks and the web, we can publish outage alerts long before official sources acknowledge the failure.
Our intelligent backend systems constantly cross-reference the incoming volume of these cursor down reports against a historical background baseline curve. When the live data deviates significantly and crosses a mathematical threshold, our website instantly flips the status from green to red, publishes the warning on this page, and logs the precise minute the downtime commenced. This guarantees that you are receiving the fastest, most unbiased, and most accurate outage intelligence available anywhere on the internet today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is cursor not working?
Cursor may stop working due to backend server outages, high traffic loads on their underlying AI provider APIs (such as OpenAI or Anthropic), or local network connectivity issues. If the backend is down, AI-dependent features like Cursor Chat and inline completions will timeout or return connection error messages.
How to check cursor server status?
You can check the real-time Cursor server status right here on isitdownrightnow.app, where we monitor their API endpoints and aggregate user reports. Additionally, checking the official Cursor community forums or their Discord server is a great way to find announcements regarding ongoing maintenance or outages.
Is cursor down right now?
If you are experiencing issues with AI completions or chat features, check the live status graph on this page to see if other developers are reporting similar problems. If the status graph shows no recent spikes in outage reports, the issue might be related to your local network, firewall settings, or an expired API key.
Outage Heat Map
Live User Reports
Real-timeElevated Error Rates
20h agoWe recorded 6 problem reports, suggesting degraded performance. This is 6 more reports than the typical baseline of 0 for this time.
campaign Recent User Reports
| Service | Problem | Peak Spike | Spike Time | Reports (24h) | Status |
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Normal activity | 9 reports | 45m ago | 82 | Stable |
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Normal activity | 3 reports | 8h ago | 25 | Stable |
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Normal activity | 9 reports | 17h ago | 229 | Stable |
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Normal activity | 10 reports | 19h ago | 158 | Stable |
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Normal activity | 2 reports | 15m ago | 3 | Stable |
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Normal activity | 85 reports | 10h ago | 323 | Stable |
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Normal activity | 4 reports | 7h ago | 68 | Stable |
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Normal activity | 4 reports | 8h ago | 63 | Stable |