“Request was blocked” error explained

Reddit users are encountering widespread access issues. Many report “Request blocked due to a network policy error” message when trying to log in or navigate the website. While some users can still access certain parts of Reddit, others are completely prohibited from logging in or using the platform.

Now many people are wondering if Reddit is down and what is “blocked due to network policy”. Here you will find everything you need to know.

Is Reddit down today, October 14th?

Yes, Reddit is unavailable today, October 14th.

According to Downdetector, over 2,000 users have reported Reddit outages within the last 24 hours. Typically, the platform only reports incidents when problem reports increase significantly beyond the usual volume for that period. On October 14, users began experiencing difficulty accessing the web version of Reddit. The outage reports peaked around 1:30 a.m. ET, but the mobile app did not appear to be affected.

Users who encounter problems see the error message: “Upstream connection error or disconnection/reset before headers.” Reason for reset: Connection error.” 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 was blocked due to network policy” error mean?

Recently, a Reddit user named TGVMinecraftMap reported that he encountered the “Request was blocked due to network policy” error message when trying to log in. The user explained that he was able to log in through old.reddit.com and navigate the site when logged in, but received an error message when logging out.

They shared a screenshot of the issue which also suggests alternative login methods. In their post, they noted that the issue was unique to Firefox and occurred just a few minutes before posting. Despite restarting, clearing browser data and no VPN or extensions, the problem still persisted. However, you could still access Reddit via Safari without logging in.

Other users quickly responded in the comments, mentioning that they had experienced the same issue. One user commented: “Wait a minute, this is new. I’m experiencing the same thing, rn.”

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