What is the most common cause of website downtime?

Written by Eduard Agapie 35 words | 1 min read Updated Feb 2, 2026
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The most common cause of website downtime is server-related failure, such as resource exhaustion, crashes, or misconfiguration. This includes CPU or memory limits being hit unexpectedly. These issues often surface during traffic spikes or deployments.

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