JioHotstar Down Across India
Several users across India are reporting that JioHotstar is down, leaving them unable to stream shows, movies, or live sports. When trying to open the app, many users are seeing a “Network Error” message, while others say the app loads but important features are missing.
Fans have flooded social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram with complaints, screenshots, and memes expressing their frustration. The issue appears to be widespread, impacting both mobile and smart TV users.
What Users Are Saying
Many users noticed that when they open JioHotstar, the search bar, watch history, and account section have completely disappeared. Some can only access the Home and Sports sections—everything else, including “Continue Watching,” is gone.
One frustrated user wrote, “Are you pushing updates that aren’t tested properly? Not even a search bar is there. No login, no continue watching. What updates are you providing?”
The issue seems to have hit right during peak streaming hours, making it even worse for viewers trying to watch live cricket matches, ongoing TV shows, or OTT originals.
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Widespread Outage Confirmed
According to Downdetector, reports of JioHotstar being down started spiking early Wednesday afternoon. Users reported login failures, app crashes, buffering, and even blank screens when trying to load the app.
The downtime has affected both Android and iOS users, as well as those using smart TVs and web browsers.
JioHotstar’s Response
A spokesperson from JioHotstar customer support acknowledged the issue, saying:
“Due to an unforeseen technical issue, some users may experience difficulties while streaming content or accessing the platform. We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve the issue and sincerely regret the inconvenience caused.”
While the company hasn’t provided an estimated time for restoration, engineers are believed to be working on a fix.
Why It Might Have Happened
Outages like this can occur due to server overload, unplanned maintenance, or a bug in new app updates. Given that JioHotstar recently rolled out interface changes, some users speculate that a backend update may have triggered the disruption.
Such downtime is not unusual during high-traffic events—like live cricket matches—when millions log in simultaneously, straining servers.
Social Media Flooded With Complaints
As with most major app outages, the incident quickly turned into a trending topic. On X, hashtags like #JioHotstarDown and #Hotstar began trending within an hour. Users shared memes comparing the situation to Netflix and Prime Video, while others joked about “finally being free from binge-watching.”
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The Bottom Line
For now, JioHotstar users will have to wait until services are fully restored. If you’re facing issues, try restarting the app, clearing cache, or checking for updates—but most reports suggest the issue is on the server side, not with individual devices.
Axpert Media will update this story as soon as JioHotstar releases an official fix or confirmation that services have resumed.
