Is Buffer down right now?
No — Buffer is up. All systems operational as of Oct 12, 4:54 AM UTC.
Current Status
All Systems Operational
Components
Recent Incidents
Issue Connecting & Refreshing YouTube
minorOct 8, 2026 · resolved Oct 9
We have seen that the issues with YouTube connections have returned back to normal levels now, and all new YouTube connections should go through successfully once again, as well as channel reconnections, too. We're very sorry for the inconvenience this created and hope everything is running smoothly for you now.
Buffer Service Disruption
noneOct 9, 2026 · resolved Oct 9
The issue affecting Buffer has been fully resolved. Our team has confirmed that the service is now operating normally. We apologise for any disruption this may have caused and appreciate your patience throughout the resolution process. If you encounter any further issues, please let us know.
Issue Publishing Video Posts to Substack
noneOct 5, 2026 · resolved Oct 5
The issue with Substack video posts has been fully resolved, and all systems are now operational. If you have experienced failed posts during this time, please click **Retry Now** on each one to try publishing them again. We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any disruption this may have caused.
Issue with publishing to Mastodon accounts hosted on mastodon.social and mastodon.online
majorOct 1, 2026 · resolved Oct 1
The issue with Mastodon has been resolved, and their servers are performing normally. If you have experienced failed posts during this time, please click **Retry Now** on each one to try publishing them again. We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any disruption this may have caused.
Issues with Buffer fully loading
majorSep 25, 2026 · resolved Sep 25
This incident is now fully resolved.
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Buffer status — frequently asked questions
Is Buffer down right now?
No — Buffer is up. All systems operational as of Oct 12, 4:54 AM UTC.
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