Claude "overloaded": causes and fixes
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Anthropic is temporarily overloaded. Shown during demand spikes; usually transient.
Common causes
- •Anthropic-wide demand spike
- •Model capacity pressure
- •Surge after a new model launch
- •Long/heavy requests
How to fix
- 1.Wait a moment and resend
- 2.Split your message
- 3.Switch to another model
- 4.Use it at a different time
- 5.Check outage status at top of page
When waiting helps (and when it won't)
Usually recovers over time. Avoid hammering—space out retries.
Alternatives when Claude is down
FAQ
What causes Claude「overloaded」?
Anthropic is temporarily overloaded. Shown during demand spikes; usually transient.
How do I fix Claude「overloaded」?
Wait a moment and resend / Split your message / Switch to another model / Use it at a different time / Check outage status at top of page