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Claude.ai is currently unavailable due to elevated errors on the Anthropic API, and users can subscribe to updates for resolution status

intermediate Published 28 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Check the Claude status page for updates on the incident
  2. Subscribe to email or SMS updates for incident resolution notifications
  3. Review the affected services, including claude.ai, Claude Console, and Claude API
  4. Investigate alternative AI services or workaround solutions during the downtime
  5. Monitor the incident report for updates on the cause and estimated resolution time
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and users relying on Claude.ai for AI services, such as Claude Code and Claude Console, are affected by this incident and can stay updated on the resolution progress

Key Insight

💡 Claude.ai's unavailability affects multiple services, including Claude Code and Claude Console, and users can stay informed through the status page and update subscriptions

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🚨 Claude.ai is down due to API errors! 🚨 Subscribe to updates for resolution status: https://status.claude.com/incidents/9l93x2ht4s5w

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Claude.ai is currently unavailable due to elevated errors on the Anthropic API, and users can subscribe to updates for resolution status

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Title: Claude.ai unavailable and elevated errors on the API

URL Source: https://status.claude.com/incidents/9l93x2ht4s5w

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# Claude Status - Claude.ai unavailable and elevated errors on the API

# Claude.ai unavailable and elevated errors on the API

Incident Report for [Claude](https://status.claude.com/)

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## Identified

We have identified an issue resulting in elevated errors on the Anthropic API, as well as issues accessing Claude.ai, including log-in paths for Claude Code. We are working to resolve these issues, and will provide an update as soon as possible.

Posted 27 minutes ago. Apr 28, 2026 - 17:51 UTC

## Investigating

We are investigating an issue preventing users from reaching Claude.ai, and will provide an update as soon as possible.

Posted 36 minutes ago. Apr 28, 2026 - 17:41 UTC

This incident affects: claude.ai, Claude Console (platform.claude.com), Claude API (api.anthropic.com), Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Claude for Government.

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