Perplexity not working: causes and fixes
Is there an outage right now?
Perplexity official status is operational. If this error persists, it is likely an implementation or environment issue on your side.
Updated: Jul 21, 2026, 9:34 PM UTC
View Perplexity status →What this error means
Won't open, won't answer, or errors. Causes: Perplexity-side outage, network, browser, or account factors.
Common causes
- •Perplexity-side outage/maintenance
- •Unstable network
- •Browser cache/extensions
- •Account/plan limits
- •Demand spikes
How to fix
- 1.Reload the page
- 2.Try another browser / incognito
- 3.Review cache and extensions
- 4.Sign in again
- 5.Check outage status at top of page
When waiting helps (and when it won't)
Perplexity-side outages recover over time. If official status is fine, network/browser fixes help.
Alternatives when Perplexity is down
FAQ
What causes Perplexityが使えない?
Won't open, won't answer, or errors. Causes: Perplexity-side outage, network, browser, or account factors.
How do I fix Perplexityが使えない?
Reload the page / Try another browser / incognito / Review cache and extensions / Sign in again / Check outage status at top of page