Gemini not working: causes and fixes

Is there an outage right now?

Gemini official status is operational. If this error persists, it is likely an implementation or environment issue on your side.

Updated: Jul 22, 2026, 6:20 AM UTC

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What this error means

Won't open, won't respond, or errors. Causes: Google-side outage, region/age/account limits, or network.

Common causes

  • Google-side outage/maintenance
  • Region/age/account restrictions
  • Unstable network
  • Browser cache/extensions
  • Workspace admin restriction

How to fix

  1. 1.Reload the page
  2. 2.Try another browser / incognito
  3. 3.Check region/account eligibility
  4. 4.Review cache and extensions
  5. 5.Check outage status at top of page

When waiting helps (and when it won't)

Google-side outages recover over time. If due to restrictions, check account/region eligibility.

Alternatives when Gemini is down

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FAQ

What causes Geminiが使えない?

Won't open, won't respond, or errors. Causes: Google-side outage, region/age/account limits, or network.

How do I fix Geminiが使えない?

Reload the page / Try another browser / incognito / Check region/account eligibility / Review cache and extensions / Check outage status at top of page