OpenAI outage on May 2 \u2014 1h 42m disruption
May 2, 12:15 AM → May 2, 01:58 AM · 1h 42m · high
Users experienced issues with OpenAI services, including slow responses and API problems. This disruption was detected through user reports and third-party monitoring platforms. The incident began on May 2, 2026, at 00:15 UTC and was resolved at 01:58 UTC.
Impact
During the incident, users reported difficulties with OpenAI services, primarily experiencing slow or unresponsive behavior. A significant number of reports also indicated issues with API functionality, alongside some instances of the website being inaccessible. While 53 total reports were received, no specific regional impact was recorded during the 1 hour and 42 minute disruption.
Top reported issues
- Slow / unresponsive32
- API issues12
- Website down9
Incident timeline
- May 2, 12:15 AM
PulseWatch detected elevated report volume (high severity)
- May 2, 12:45 AM
Peak of 9 reports in 15 minutes (baseline 4.0)
- May 2, 01:58 AM
Report volume returned to baseline — incident resolved
Official updates
- May 2, 12:15 AM
OpenAI status page acknowledged the incident.
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