Reddit users have recently faced significant access problems, with many reporting a message that says, “Request has been blocked due to network policy error” when attempting to log in or browse the site. While some users still have partial access to certain areas, others are completely unable to sign in or use Reddit at all.
If you’re wondering what’s causing the issues or why you might be blocked, here’s what you need to know.
Is Reddit Down on October 14?
Yes, Reddit experienced significant outages on October 14.
According to reports from Downdetector, over 2,000 users reported problems accessing Reddit within the past 24 hours. Typically, Reddit only flags issues when problem reports significantly spike, and on October 14, these reports surged around 1:30 a.m. ET. The outages primarily affected Reddit’s web version, while the mobile app seemed largely unaffected.
Users who encountered issues saw an error message reading: “upstream connect error or disconnect/reset before headers. reset reason: connection failure.” Frustrated users took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their concerns, but Reddit has yet to provide an official response or explanation.
Understanding the ‘Request Has Been Blocked Due to Network Policy’ Error
The “Request has been blocked due to network policy” error message began circulating when a Reddit user, TGVMinecraftMap, encountered it while attempting to sign up for an account. They shared that while they could access Reddit’s old version (old.reddit.com) and navigate the site when logged in, the error appeared whenever they tried to log out.
The user posted a screenshot of the issue and noted that it only occurred on Firefox. Despite restarting their browser, clearing their cache, and not using a VPN or any extensions, the problem persisted. However, they could still access Reddit through Safari without logging in.
Other Reddit users quickly chimed in, confirming they were experiencing the same issue. One user commented, “Wait, holy, this is new. I’m experiencing the same thing right now.”
What’s Next?
Currently, Reddit has not provided an official statement addressing the widespread error or the ongoing access issues. It’s unclear whether these problems are related to a larger system-wide issue or specific browser conflicts.
For now, users encountering access issues can try alternative methods like switching browsers or using the mobile app while waiting for an official resolution from Reddit.