Is Slack Down? Status Check and Troubleshooting Guide (2026)

Is Slack Down? Slack is the communication hub for millions of teams. When it goes down, workflows break and productivity plummets. Quick Check API Status Check — real-time monitoring status.slack.com — official status Try the web app (app.slack.com) if desktop fails What Can Break Service Impact Messaging Core communication breaks Notifications Miss important messages File Uploads Can't share documents Search Can't find past conversations Huddles Audio/video calls fail API/Bots Integrations go silent Common Errors Error Fix "Trouble connecting" Check internet, try web app Messages stuck sending Wait, auto-retries No notifications Restart app, check DND "Unable to load workspace" Clear cache, re-auth Troubleshooting Confirm it's not just you — check apistatuscheck.com Try alternative access — web app, mobile, different workspace Clear cache — Help → Troubleshooting → Clear Cache Check network — WebSocket connections need stable internet Check integrations — verify bot tokens, API status