Google experiences outages from time to time. Sometimes the search will operate, while the services themselves will have issues of their own.
There is also a possibility that the problem is on your end and not on the website. Here's how you can check of Google is really down.
How to Check if Google is Down or Not
Google does suffer technical issues, but that rarely happens. The first thing that you can do is to double-check it using tools like DownForEveryoneOrJustMe, IsItDownOrJustMe, Down.com or IsItDownRightNow.
Remember that an outage could be localized to your region, or the websites may show incorrect results, according to HowtoGeek.
If you think that there is an outage, you can check on social media websites like Reddit and Twitter. This sort of event does not happen often, and so people will be talking about it, especially if it is also affecting its other services such as Google Drive and Gmail.
There is a possibility that the problem is on your end, so it is best to check some remedies.
Review Google's Service Status Page
Google's Workspace Status Dashboard shows the status of apps such as Gmail and Google Drive, according to LifeWire. If you are having issues access a certain product, that is a great place to begin.
If something is down, you will have to wait until the problem is fixed so you can get a resolution.
Try a Different App or a Different Browser
One of the first things that you may want to try is to use a different browser. Sometimes, there are issues with Safari, particularly using iCloud Private Relay, where Google searches hang.
These issues don't happen in Google Chrome or Firefox, so it is another example of why it is a good idea to have more than one browser in your PC or smartphone.
Google services such as Sheets and Docs usually always work best in Chrome, though most browsers should work just fine. Mobile users can use the corresponding app for Android and iOS to get the best results.
If you are having trouble with Google App for Android or iOS, try using your web browser instead and not the app. You can update or reinstall the app if the problem persists.
Restart Your PC or Smartphone
Turning your PC or smartphone off and on again is the fastest way to fixing a massive number of issues. If you are having issues searching Search or a particular Google service, reboot your device and try to launch it again.
Use a Different Connection Type
If the problem is caused by your internet connection, you can connect through a different connection type. If you are having trouble with your PC over your home wireless connection, you can connect using your smartphone over cellular.
You can create a hotspot and share your cellular connection with your home computer and try connecting that way, which may be a temporary fix in some instances.
If you find that switching to cellular works, you may want to reboot your network hardware to see if that fixes the issue. You can also check your ISP's service status page to see if any known issues are affecting the services.
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Written by Sophie Webster
