OpenAI API slowdown on 2026-10-13: 8h 18m of failed checks

OpenAI API returned degraded responses to our checks at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:24:03 UTC. Normal responses resumed at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:42:03 UTC, making the recorded window 8h 18m.

What we measured

• Failed or degraded readings during the window: 164 of 166 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.