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Brave Search AI: Search API Error / Query Failed
Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 26m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with Brave Search AI, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
When Brave Search AI's search API returns an error, your query could not be processed. This affects both direct searches and applications built on Brave Search AI's API.
Error Signatures
Search failedQuery errorInternal server error500 errorService unavailableSearch index unavailableBad requestCommon Causes
- Brave Search AI search infrastructure is down
- Invalid query format or parameters
- API version mismatch
- Backend index or database issue
- Network connectivity problem
✓ How to Fix It
- Check Brave Search AI's live status on this page
- Verify your query format and parameters
- Check API version in your request
- Try a simpler query to isolate the issue
- Implement retry logic
- Check Brave Search AI's documentation for recent API changes
Live Signals
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No incidents in the past 30 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brave Search AI search API down?
Check the live status and community reports above for real-time feedback.
Why is my Brave Search AI search query failing?
Verify query syntax, check for API changes, and ensure your request format matches Brave Search AI's documentation.
How do I fix Brave Search AI search API errors?
Follow the troubleshooting steps above. Most errors are due to query format or service issues.