GitHub Copilot completions not showing: causes and fixes
Is there an outage right now?
GitHub Copilot official status is operational. If this error persists, it is likely an implementation or environment issue on your side.
Updated: Oct 25, 2026, 11:48 AM UTC
View GitHub Copilot status →What this error means
Code completions don't appear. Causes: GitHub-side outage, auth/subscription, extension, or editor settings.
Common causes
- •GitHub/Copilot outage
- •Expired auth / no or lapsed subscription
- •Extension disabled/buggy
- •Editor settings or language excluded
- •Network/proxy interference
How to fix
- 1.Restart your editor (e.g. VS Code)
- 2.Re-login to GitHub
- 3.Check the Copilot extension is enabled/updated
- 4.Check the language is not excluded
- 5.Check outage status at top of page
When waiting helps (and when it won't)
If GitHub-side, it recovers over time. If auth/settings, re-login or check settings.
Alternatives when GitHub Copilot is down
FAQ
What causes GitHub Copilot completions not showing?
Code completions don't appear. Causes: GitHub-side outage, auth/subscription, extension, or editor settings.
How do I fix GitHub Copilot completions not showing?
Restart your editor (e.g. VS Code) / Re-login to GitHub / Check the Copilot extension is enabled/updated / Check the language is not excluded / Check outage status at top of page