OpenAI API slowdown on 2026-08-13: 8h 39m of failed checks

OpenAI API returned degraded responses to our checks at Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:24:03 UTC. Normal responses resumed at Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:03:04 UTC, making the recorded window 8h 39m.

What we measured

• Failed or degraded readings during the window: 171 of 173 checks
• HTTP status codes seen: 200
• Reported by the service: Partial System Degradation

How we know

We request OpenAI API's published status feed where one exists, and separately time a plain request to platform.openai.com. A state only changes after two consecutive readings agree, so the recorded window can be a few minutes wider than the true interruption.

This is an independent measurement and we are not affiliated with OpenAI API. Their official status page is the authority on cause and affected components.

See the check-by-check timeline or current OpenAI API status.