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Instacart

Checked 3 min agoΒ·Website: SlowΒ·Signal: 100%(3 sources)

Operational

No widespread outage detected

Signal: 100% β†’ Normal activityStatus confidence: High

Checked 3 min ago Β· Slow (0.8s)

Signals

  • β€”Official statusβ€”Not available
  • ⚠Server responseβ€”Slow (0.8s)
  • βœ”External mentionsβ€”Normal
  • βœ”User reportsβ€”Low

What this means

If Instacart is not working for you, the issue is likely on your end. Try restarting the app or checking your internet connection.

Is Instacart working for you?

Is Instacart down? Monitor real-time Instacart app status, delivery service outages, and platform availability.

Reports over the last 24 hours

Status based on community reports, automated checks, official feeds & social signals.

Learn about our methodology β†’

Having trouble with Instacart?

Instacart Not Working for You? It Might Not Be an Outage

If the status above shows no ongoing outage but Instacart isn't loading for you, the problem is likely on your side or with your internet provider.

Common Reasons Instacart Stops Working

  • Instacart app or website server outage causing the service to be unavailable
  • High delivery demand in your area causing no shoppers to be available
  • Payment processing failure or expired card on file
  • Instacart account verification required after unusual activity detection
  • Grocery retailer partner system outage causing inventory sync issues

How to Fix Instacart Not Working

  1. Check the live status above for any ongoing Instacart service incidents
  2. Force-close and reopen the Instacart app, or try the website at instacart.com
  3. Update your payment method in the app if your card has expired or was declined
  4. Try switching to a different store in the app β€” availability varies by retailer
  5. Check the Instacart Help Center at instacart.com/help for account-specific issues
  6. If no shoppers are available, try scheduling delivery for a later time window

Where are users reporting problems?

Outage history

No incidents in the last 30 days

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