Bing is down, potentially affecting dozens of users

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Microsoft's search engine is down for many.

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Bing is down right now, meaning many cannot use one of Google's only search engine rivals. (Image credit: Future)

What you need to know

  • Bing appears to be down and is failing to load for many users.
  • Reports of a Bing outage started spiking on DownDetector around 8 AM ET.
  • While Bing holds a relatively small market share of search, millions of people use the search engine.

Microsoft's search engine, Bing, appears to be down for many users. Attempting to open the search engine shows an error message in some cases and fails to load results or the Bing website. Outage reports on Downdetector started spiking around 8 AM ET and increased dramatically around 10 AM ET.

Despite jokes about no one using Bing, including my headline, Bing is used by millions of people. Even a small percentage of search market share translates to millions of people. Statcounter shows Bing's market share at just above 11% for desktop search. Bing is essentially not a factor in market share on mobile devices.

This is a developing story, and we will update it as more information becomes available.

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Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.