Outage in OpenAI ChatGPT
Elevated Errors Affecting ChatGPT Free and Guest Plan Users
Resolved Minor
March 16, 2026 - Started 21 days ago
- Lasted about 2 hours
Incident Report
Summary AI Generated
ChatGPT free and guest plan users experienced elevated errors for 2.4 hours, affecting the web interface. The service provider identified the issue, implemented a mitigation, and monitored the recovery process.
We have identified that users are experiencing elevated errors on the ChatGPT free and guest plans.
We are currently implementing a mitigation.
Components affected
OpenAI ChatGPT ChatGPT OpenAI ChatGPT WebLatest Updates ( sorted recent to last )
MONITORING
21 days ago - at 03/17/2026 03:55AM
We have applied the mitigation and are monitoring the recovery.
IDENTIFIED
21 days ago - at 03/17/2026 02:58AM
We have identified that users are experiencing elevated errors on the ChatGPT free and guest plans.
We are currently implementing a mitigation.
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