Is TextNow down for everyone or just for me?

Most likely just you. TextNow answered our server in EU (Falkenstein) on its last check. Use "Test from your connection" on this page to see whether your own browser can reach textnow.com.

Where is TextNow down?

Nowhere we checked. All 13 places on the outage map above reached TextNow on their latest check.

What problems do people report with TextNow?

Nobody has reported a problem in the last 7 days. If TextNow isn't working for you, add a report at the top of this page so the next visitor knows.

How often does TextNow go down?

Over the last 30 days TextNow was reachable in 100% of our 20 scheduled checks. We have not logged an outage in the last 90 days.

How do you check whether TextNow is down?

Every 5 minutes our server in EU (Falkenstein) looks up textnow.com, connects to it and times how long the homepage takes to start answering. A failed check is repeated before it counts as an outage.

Is TextNow down? Live status and outage map

textnow.comMessaging & callsChecked every 5 minutes

No, TextNow is up right now.

Its server answered in 78 ms but turned away our automated check (HTTP 403), which is normal for sites with bot protection. See what other people report below.

Checked 2 minutes ago from EU (Falkenstein) · Check from other countries

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Response time: 78msHTTP 403 Forbidden
Uptime, 24 hours: 100%20 checks
Uptime, 30 days: 100%20 checks
SSL certificate: 46daysValid until Dec 18, 2026

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TextNow outage map

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Reached from all 13 places

Fastest from Seoul, South Korea (28 ms), slowest from Durban, South Africa (616 ms).

The big dot is our server in EU (Falkenstein), which decides the status above. Small dots are home and mobile connections, one per country. Countries are shaded as visitors run the connection test below or report problems.

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Pick up to 5 countries and watch them on the map. One home or mobile connection in each opens textnow.com through Globalping, so you can see whether a problem is limited to some places. You can do this 3 times an hour.

Last 24 hours

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Typical 106 msFastest 68 msSlowest 162 ms

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Last 15 checks

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The latest checks of TextNow
Time	Result	Answer	Response	From
Nov 2, 17:29 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	78 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 17:24 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	54 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 17:19 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	72 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 17:14 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	89 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 17:09 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	84 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 17:04 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	62 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 16:59 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	74 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 16:54 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	76 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 16:49 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	168 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 16:44 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	255 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 16:39 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	157 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 16:34 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	74 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 16:29 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	74 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 16:24 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	136 ms	EU (Falkenstein)
Nov 2, 16:19 UTCScheduled	Up	403 Forbidden	152 ms	EU (Falkenstein)

Test from your connection

Your browser tries to reach textnow.com directly, the same way it would if you opened it. We compare that with our own check to tell whether the problem is the site or your connection.

We record only whether the test worked, how long it took and your country. Ad blockers can block the test for some sites.

Problem reports

Nobody has reported a problem with TextNow in the last 7 days. If it isn't working for you, say so at the top of this page.

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TextNow outage history

Last 90 days

No outages in the last 90 days

Every scheduled check of TextNow has been answered since we started monitoring it.

If TextNow isn't working for you

Reload without the cache
Press Ctrl+F5 on Windows or Cmd+Shift+R on a Mac, or open the site in a private window.
Try another network
Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data. If it works on one, the problem is your network or provider.
Pause extensions and VPN
Ad blockers, VPNs and proxies are common causes of sites failing to load.
Restart the app or device
For mobile apps, also check for an update.
Check your clock
A wrong date or time on your device breaks secure connections.
Refresh your DNS
If only TextNow fails, restart your router or switch to a public DNS resolver.

Common questions about TextNow

Is TextNow down for everyone or just for me?: Most likely just you. TextNow answered our server in EU (Falkenstein) on its last check. Use "Test from your connection" on this page to see whether your own browser can reach textnow.com.
Where is TextNow down?: Nowhere we checked. All 13 places on the outage map above reached TextNow on their latest check.
What problems do people report with TextNow?: Nobody has reported a problem in the last 7 days. If TextNow isn't working for you, add a report at the top of this page so the next visitor knows.
How often does TextNow go down?: Over the last 30 days TextNow was reachable in 100% of our 20 scheduled checks. We have not logged an outage in the last 90 days.
How do you check whether TextNow is down?: Every 5 minutes our server in EU (Falkenstein) looks up textnow.com, connects to it and times how long the homepage takes to start answering. A failed check is repeated before it counts as an outage.