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Google Gemma: API Error (500 / 502 / 503)

Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 6m ago

What We're Seeing Right Now

No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with Google Gemma, report below to help the community.

What is this error?

When Google Gemma returns an API error (HTTP 500, 502, or 503), it typically means the servers are experiencing issues, undergoing maintenance, or handling an unexpected surge in traffic. This is usually a server-side problem, not something wrong with your code.

Error Signatures

500 Internal Server Error502 Bad Gateway503 Service UnavailableThe server had an error while processing your requestAn error occurredSomething went wrongWe're experiencing high demandService temporarily unavailableupstream connect errorgateway timeout

Common Causes

  • Server overload due to high demand or viral usage spike
  • Scheduled or unscheduled maintenance on Google Gemma infrastructure
  • Bug or deployment issue on Google Gemma's backend
  • Regional outage affecting specific data centers
  • Upstream dependency failure (cloud provider, database, etc.)

✓ How to Fix It

  1. Check Google Gemma's official status page for known incidents
  2. Check this page for live community reports and recent incidents
  3. Wait 2-5 minutes and retry your request
  4. Implement exponential backoff in your code (wait 1s, 2s, 4s, 8s between retries)
  5. If using the API, check your SDK version is up to date
  6. Try a different model or endpoint if available

Live Signals

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Recent Incidents

MAJOR
google-gemma experiencing issues
Our monitoring detected that google-gemma may be experiencing an outage.
1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Google Gemma API down right now?
Check the live status indicator at the top of this page. If it shows 'Degraded' or 'Outage', Google Gemma is experiencing issues. Community reports below show what other users are seeing right now.
How long do Google Gemma API errors usually last?
Most API errors resolve within 15-60 minutes. Major outages can last 1-4 hours. Check our incidents timeline for historical resolution times.
What should I do if Google Gemma API keeps returning errors?
First, check if the issue is widespread using the reports on this page. If it's just you, verify your API key, check your rate limits, and ensure your request format is correct. If the issue is global, wait for Google Gemma to resolve it.

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