Claude.ai and API unavailable [fixed]
status.claude.com
April 30, 2026
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Summary
Users can subscribe to receive email and text message updates regarding incidents related to claude.ai and its API. Notifications will be sent when incidents are created or resolved.
Key Takeaways
- Users can subscribe to receive updates about the availability of claude.ai and its API via email and text message.
- Notifications will be sent when incidents are created or resolved by Claude.
- The service supports SMS notifications for users in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, and various others.
- Users need to verify their mobile number to receive SMS updates.
Coverage & discussions
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Community Sentiment
Positives
- Using both Claude and Codex for coding tasks enhances productivity, as they complement each other's strengths in problem-solving and bug-finding.
- Claude's recent updates have improved its usability for coding, making it a reliable tool for developers despite its downtime.
- The ability to use Claude for planning and Codex for implementation allows for a more efficient workflow, showcasing the potential of combining different AI models.
Concerns
- Claude's increasing costs and declining reliability make it hard to justify its subscription, raising concerns about its long-term value for users.
- Frequent downtimes and lack of communication from Claude create frustration, as users expect consistent availability for their work.
- The perception that Claude is becoming less performant compared to competitors like Codex highlights potential weaknesses in its current capabilities.
