Is PayPal down?

Q: How reliable is PayPal?

PayPal has maintained 100.00% uptime over the past 30 days based on StatusBird monitoring.

No — PayPal is up and operating normally

Last checked: May 11, 2026 19:14 UTC

One of the most widely used payment methods online. PayPal outages block customers from checking out, directly impacting your conversion rate and revenue.

PayPal status is currently operational with no reported outages or disruptions. StatusBird checks PayPal every 2 minutes and will alert you the moment anything changes.

PayPal 30-day uptime

100.00%

Based on checks every 2 minutes over the past 30 days.

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PayPal status FAQ

Is PayPal down right now?

No. As of the last check, PayPal is fully operational with no outages reported.

Is PayPal having an outage today?

No incidents have been detected for PayPal in the past 30 days.

Why is PayPal not working?

If PayPal is not working for you, first check the status above to confirm whether it is a widespread outage or something specific to your account. If PayPal shows as operational but you are still having issues, the problem may be on your end — try clearing your cache, checking your API keys, or contacting PayPal support.

How do I get notified when PayPal goes down?

StatusBird monitors PayPal every 2 minutes and sends instant alerts via SMS, email, Slack, Teams, or Discord the moment an outage is detected. Sign up free to get alerted automatically.