Reddit users are encountering widespread access issues, with many reporting a “Request has been blocked due to network policy error” message when trying to log in or navigate the site. While some users can still access certain parts of Reddit, others are completely blocked from signing in or using the platform.
Now, many people are wondering whether Reddit is down and what is “blocked due to network policy.” So, here’s all you need to know.
Is Reddit down today, October 14?
Yes, Reddit is down today, October 14.
According to Downdetector, over 2,000 users have reported Reddit outages within the last 24 hours. Typically, the platform only flags incidents when problem reports rise sharply beyond the usual volume for that time. On October 14, users started experiencing difficulties accessing Reddit’s web version, with outage reports peaking around 1:30 a.m. ET, though the mobile app seemed unaffected.
Users encountering problems saw the error message: “upstream connect error or disconnect/reset before headers. reset reason: connection failure.” Many frustrated users turned to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their complaints. Despite the widespread disruption, Reddit has yet to comment on the situation.
What does the Reddit ‘Request has been blocked due to network policy’ error mean?
Recently, a Reddit user named TGVMinecraftMap reported encountering the error message, “Request has been blocked due to network policy,” while trying to sign up. The user explained that they could sign in through old.reddit.com and navigate the site when logged in but received the error message upon signing out.
They shared a screenshot of the issue, which also suggested alternative login methods. In their post, they noted that the problem occurred only on Firefox, starting just minutes before posting. Despite restarting, clearing browser data, and having no VPN or extensions, the issue persisted. However, they could still access Reddit via Safari without logging in.
Other users quickly responded in the comments, mentioning they were experiencing the same issue. One user commented, “Wait holy this is new. I’m experiencing the same thing rn.”
