Why is DoorDash down? Sunday outage hits app and checkout
Yes — DoorDash is down for many users on Sunday, June 28, 2026, with widespread app failures and checkout errors showing a "something went wrong" message. Downdetector tracked thousands of outage reports as the issue trended on Google and social media, and DoorDash had not published an official fix timeline. Customers reported being unable to open the app or complete orders through checkout.
Key Takeaways
- DoorDash users reported a Sunday outage affecting app access, checkout, and order placement.
- Common errors included "something went wrong" and "unexpected error, try again later" messages.
- Downdetector logged thousands of reports, with checkout cited as the top failure point.
- DoorDash had not posted an official update or replied via its Help account on X at reporting time.
- The Asbury Park Press noted similar glitches are often addressed quickly, though no timetable was given Sunday.
What is happening with DoorDash right now?
DoorDash is having problems Sunday, according to multiple news reports citing Downdetector data. The Asbury Park Press reported issues picking up after 6 p.m. ET Sunday night, with nearly 200 user reports logged at that stage.
Hindustan Times reported the outage earlier Sunday afternoon, when around 6,000 users had flagged problems on Downdetector. The topic also trended on Google and was widely discussed on social media.
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What error messages are users seeing?
The biggest problem users reported was getting on the app, according to the Asbury Park Press. Hindustan Times said 38% of Downdetector reports cited the app not working, while 17% involved ordering problems.
Many users hit errors when trying to check out. Reports included "something went wrong" and "unexpected error, try again later" messages, along with minor issues completing checkout and placing orders.
How many people reported a DoorDash outage?
Report volumes varied by time of day. Hindustan Times cited roughly 6,000 Downdetector reports Sunday afternoon, describing the disruption as affecting thousands of users.
Later Sunday evening, the Asbury Park Press noted nearly 200 fresh reports after 6 p.m. ET. Downdetector aggregates user-submitted data, so totals can shift as an outage spreads or eases.
DoorDash serves about 56 million monthly active users, with close to 60% based in the United States, according to Hindustan Times.
Has DoorDash responded to the outage?
As of the latest reporting, DoorDash had not issued an official update on the Sunday disruption. Hindustan Times noted that the DoorDash Help account on X was not sending replies to user complaints.
The Asbury Park Press reported there was no timetable for service to return. It added that the outage had not lasted long and that similar glitches are often addressed quickly.
For more detail on user impact, see the Hindustan Times report.
When will DoorDash be back online?
There is no confirmed restoration time yet. Neither DoorDash nor its support channels had published a resolution schedule when sources filed their updates.
Users unable to complete orders may need to pick up food in person or try again later. The Asbury Park Press noted that hungry customers might have to go out and get food themselves while the app remained unavailable.