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HTTP response status code is a 3-digit code returned by the server indicating the status of the request. The code is typically accompanied by a message that provides additional information about the response such as: 2XX - Successful - Website is up & reachable. 3XX - Redirect - The website is accessible, but the browser is redirected to another page. 4XX - Browser Error - The requested page is not available or doesn’t exist. 5XX - Server Error - There are internal errors on the server. The status code helps developers and users to understand what’s happening with a certain request. This also serves as a guide to take appropriate actions if needed.

Is Ancestry down - July, 2026?

Ancestry Outages and Status

Ancestry.co.uk is a website that offers genealogy research services to individuals interested in discovering their family history. It provides access to millions of records from around the world, allowing users to search through census, military, immigration, and other records to trace their family lineage.

URL Checked:

https://www.ancestry.co.uk/

Last Down:

not recently

Response Time:

1.77 ms.

Ancestry outages reported by users in the last 24 hours

No Ancestry problems reported in the last 24 hours

This chart shows the number of Ancestry outages/problems reported by users in the past 24 hours. All data in the chart is in the Europe/London time zone.

Recent Ancestry User Reports

Check out the latest user reports on Ancestry, detailing the types of issues experienced and their locations. This helps you determine if others in your area are encountering similar problems.

May 11, 2026 - 13:48

A visitor from Kelbrook, United Kingdom has reported a problem with General Issues
May 08, 2026 - 01:12

A visitor from Forres, United Kingdom has reported a problem with General Issues
May 04, 2026 - 16:48

A visitor from Chapel Allerton, United Kingdom has reported a problem with Service
Apr 30, 2026 - 11:54

A visitor from Burgess Hill, United Kingdom has reported a problem with General Issues
Apr 26, 2026 - 16:19

A visitor from City of London, United Kingdom has reported a problem with Service
Apr 06, 2026 - 10:42

A visitor from Liverpool, United Kingdom has reported a problem with General Issues
Mar 23, 2026 - 22:17

A visitor from Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom has reported a problem with General Issues

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Suggestions? Issues? Outages?
Please share your Ancestry experience with other users around the globe.

ramcd9

Grand Rapids, United States • 8 days ago

can not open family tree

ramcd9

Grand Rapids, United States • 8 days ago

can not open family tree

ramcd9

Grand Rapids, United States • 8 days ago

can not open family tree

Grand Rapids, United States • 8 days ago

can not open family tree

Cherry , Cambridge UK

Stretford, United Kingdom • 1 months ago

Unable to log in. Page is blank.

Kelbrook, United Kingdom • 1 months ago

All browsers point to a JSON page not a rendered site

BoldItalic

Hanworth, United Kingdom • 2 months ago

Ancestry.co.uk doesn't seem to like my VPN even though I'm using one with a terminal in the UK. If you find you just get a blank page, that could be the reason.

margaretsmith532@gmail.com

Chapel Allerton, United Kingdom • 2 months ago

I am unable to get ancestry website up on my computer and I don't know what to do - just get a blank screen

Burgess Hill, United Kingdom • 2 months ago

When I try and message a tree owner in FTM2024 I get the message...We’re sorry, this page is temporarily unavailable.
You can try reloading the page in your browser, or come back later." When I contact them in Ancestry it's OK. Is there an issue between Ancestry and FTM2024 and if so how can I resolve it. Its a pain having to go from one site (FTM2024) to Ancestry to message

johnodowd

Liverpool, United Kingdom • 3 months ago

cannott access bmd and 1939 census

Don

City of London, United Kingdom • 5 months ago

All I get when I try and log in are 2 brackets at top left. This is 2 days now

Susan Prosser Mablethorpe

Nottingham, United Kingdom • 7 months ago

I cannot get past the error message - error 500 Internal Server Error

Susan Prosser Mablethorpe

Nottingham, United Kingdom • 7 months ago

I cannot get past the error message - error 500 Internal Server Error

Slough, United Kingdom • 7 months ago

Outage. Site unavailable.

David

Stretford, United Kingdom • 7 months ago

website down on desktop, mobile app ok

J.Rochelle

Chelmsford, United Kingdom • 7 months ago

Constantly asking to verify not a robot,

Chelmsford, United Kingdom • 7 months ago

Constantly asking to verify not a robot,

doy pleasant

Wake Forest, United States • 8 months ago

my paid subscription is gone down lost .

Gee

Siston, United Kingdom • 8 months ago

Can't access website for the last few days. App is also not working

Skegness, United Kingdom • 8 months ago

Our website is unavailable. In the UK for at least the last 6 hours.

JoAnn Bogard

Baxter, United States • 8 months ago

This is what i get when I click on Ancestry -
Our website is unavailable
What happened?
We are currently unavailable. Please try again later.
Timestamp: 2025-10-20T18:32:37.117Z

S Lawrence

Hackney, United Kingdom • 8 months ago

https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/4732/records/14070803
This page is not working.

Isobel Clark

Hobart, Australia • 8 months ago

Cannot load anything - site is unusable. Other people on facebook appear to be having the same issue.

joanne elizabeth griffin

Slough, United Kingdom • 1 years ago

the website is loading but you cant get it to search or bring up the facts on the person in the tree

Kathleen

Gloucester, United Kingdom • 1 years ago

Ancestry not loading hints and unable to search for anything

Jonzac, France • 1 years ago

I am getting this message on every census page I try:-
We're sorry, this page is temporarily unavailable.
You can try reloading the page, or come back later.

C Frame

Barry, United Kingdom • 1 years ago

Not able to sign in.

Birmingham, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Through Lines down.

Gorey, Ireland • 2 years ago

Error 520
Cloudflare connection issue

Debbie Smith

Basingstoke, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Unknown error

David Williams

Kettering, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

very slow to review records

Most common Ancestry problems reported by users

Service

General Issues

Ancestry Outage Locations

Location

Reports

Last Reported

Kelbrook, England, GB

1 months ago

Forres, Scotland, GB

2 months ago

Wake Forest, North Carolina, US

8 months ago

Baxter, Iowa, US

8 months ago

Hobart, Tasmania, AU

8 months ago

Aberystwyth, Wales, GB

1 years ago

Jonzac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR

1 years ago

Gorey, Leinster, IE

2 years ago

Sierra Vista, Arizona, US

2 years ago

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Is ancestry.co.uk not working for you? If you are having issues with Ancestry, please use one of the options below to report a problem with the service

ancestry.co.uk website response status history

Date and Time

Response Time

Status Code

Jul 10, 2026 - 23:23

1.77 ms.

200

Jul 09, 2026 - 10:38

1.78 ms.

200

Jul 09, 2026 - 01:17

1.49 ms.

200

Jul 08, 2026 - 14:30

1.54 ms.

200

Jul 08, 2026 - 08:29

1.51 ms.

200

Jul 08, 2026 - 01:20

1.86 ms.

200

Jul 07, 2026 - 19:05

1.83 ms.

200

This table shows the ancestry.co.uk outage requests and response browser checks executed automatically by the sitedown.co.uk service. All data in the table is in the Europe/London time zone. If Ancestry is down or slow for you. You can try using a VPN service(to try from a different location) and also check the Tips below

Tips if ancestry.co.uk is not working

Verify the URL - One of the most frequent causes of not being able to visit a web page is entering an incorrect URL. If you're URL is wrong, the website may redirect to another website or display an error page.
Use a Different Device - Try using a different computer or device to access the website or app. We also advise you to attempt rebooting your device.
Delete Browser Cache - It's possible that cached files are preventing your browser from downloading new web pages. Refreshing the page will clear it. To do that, click Ctrl + F5 on a Windows PC or Cmd + Shift, then press R on a Mac.
Clear Browser Cookies - Clearing browser cookies fixes certain issues, such as loading or formatting issues on sites. You can do this by clicking your browser settings, then privacy, then clearing browsing data.
Use Incognito Mode - You can also try viewing the website in private mode or incognito mode first. By using this, cookies and all temporary cache will be automatically disabled.
Restart Your Router - Try restarting your network connection if other websites or apps are having problems or are running slowly.
Firewall and Antivirus - Your ISP provider may have blocked the website or app you are attempting to access. If that's the case, you can try using a VPN service to visit the website or app to see if it will work.
Check your Firewall & Antivirus - These can occasionally block access to certain websites or services. To troubleshoot this issue, you may consider temporarily disabling them to see if it resolves the problem.
Clear DNS Cache - To speed things up, all OS systems save name resolution information into the DNS cache. In your case, the information recorded could be outdated or incorrect. We advise you to search on How-To guides on the web to clear your DNS Cache.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have recently sent browser requests to Ancestry.co.uk and it's up and running with status code 200 (UP) and a response time of 1.77 ms. We recommend clearing your cache or restarting/updating your app.

If you are experiencing slow performance while using Ancestry.co.uk, it may be your internet connection. Before you call your internet provider to ask about the slow speed, make sure to clear your cache, update the app, and check for any outages first.

HTTP response status code is a 3-digit code returned by the server indicating the status of the request. The code is typically accompanied by a message that provides additional information about the response such as:

2XX - Successful - Website is up & reachable.
3XX - Redirect - The website is accessible, but the browser is redirected to another page.
4XX - Browser Error - The requested page is not available or doesn’t exist.
5XX - Server Error - There are internal errors on the server.

The status code helps developers and users to understand what’s happening with a certain request. This also serves as a guide to take appropriate actions if needed.

The HTTP response time is the amount of time it takes a website to respond to a request made by your device. It calculates how long it takes for a website to load after you click on a link or type a URL into your browser.

Aside from trying a different device, you can also check your device's software if it’s up to date by checking for available updates in your settings.

If the issue persists after trying all of our tips, you can report the issue to us so we can further investigate. By this, you can also see if other users are experiencing it, too.

Is Ancestry down - July, 2026?

Ancestry outages reported by users in the last 24 hours

Recent Ancestry User Reports

Join Ancestry Discussion

Most common Ancestry problems reported by users

Ancestry Outage Locations

Are you experiencing issues with Ancestry right now?

ancestry.co.uk website response status history

Tips if ancestry.co.uk is not working

Frequently Asked Questions

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