Janitor AI Keeps Crashing – And People Are Losing Their Minds

At this point, it’s become a running gag—and a painful one at that. Every time Janitor AI crashes, it’s like the whole internet collectively screams into the void.

The frustration isn’t just about the downtime. It’s the timing. It always seems to happen right when you’re deep into a roleplay, halfway through an emotional scene, or building up to a spicy crescendo—and then boom. Site down.

People refresh like addicts looking for their next fix, scrolling Discord in the hopes of updates, or just venting into Reddit.

What’s clear from the flood of comments is that nobody feels alone in their suffering.

Is Janitor AI Crashing More Often Now?

 

If you’ve been around for a while, you’ve probably noticed the outages feel more frequent than they used to be. Some users claim it happens “once a month.” Others? “Daily for two weeks straight.”

The truth likely sits somewhere in the middle—but the pattern has clearly shifted.

According to several users, the platform recently migrated to new infrastructure, which might be part of the problem. One commenter mentioned that the dev (likely Shel) is still ironing things out—testing stability, fixing issues, and adapting the platform to a growing user base.

This isn’t unheard of. Platforms like this, especially when offered for free, go through scaling pains. More users, more roleplays, and heavier server loads all compound the problem.

But knowing the why doesn’t really help when you’re staring at a 502 error in the middle of a climactic scene.

Some people reported three outages in just a single week.

Others mentioned downtime lasting less than an hour. In rare cases, it stretches into an all-day affair. There’s no consistency—just chaos. Which only adds to the frustration.

The Shared Pain of Interrupted Roleplay

One thing’s for sure: nobody is suffering in silence.

The Reddit thread is flooded with people venting, but also finding solidarity.

One person’s mid-session interruption led to a chorus of “same here” and “me too.” Another joked about the site giving them a rough time when it crashes mid-session.

And while some of it is played for laughs, there’s a very real sense of disappointment. Janitor AI, like many character chatbot platforms, becomes a daily escape for people.

Whether it’s to explore fantasy relationships, cope with loneliness, or just have fun storytelling, those experiences are surprisingly personal.

So when the site goes down unexpectedly, it feels less like a technical error and more like a door slamming shut on your favorite world.

Others leaned into the absurdity. Some joked that the devs were intentionally crashing the site “for the lulz,” with one comment reminiscing about the early days when multiple crashes a night were “just part of the experience.”

There’s even a touch of nostalgia in how people talk about those chaotic beginnings.

Still, for most users, the hope is simple:

just let us finish the scene.

What New Users Should Know Before Getting Too Comfortable

If you’re new to Janitor AI, you might be wondering: Is this normal?

Short answer? Kind of. Long answer? It depends on your definition of “normal.”

Outages aren’t exactly rare, but they’re not an everyday thing either—unless you’ve had the misfortune of joining during a rocky update cycle.

One user mentioned they signed up last week and already experienced three outages. Another said they’ve been using the site for months with only occasional hiccups. The reality is, stability comes in waves.

There’s also a lack of official communication in the moment, which makes things worse.

Unless you’re following their Discord, you’ll be stuck refreshing the page and guessing. Discord is where you’ll find updates, even if they’re cryptic or delayed.

It’s not perfect, but it’s the closest thing to a status page this platform has.

If you plan on sticking around, it’s worth lowering your expectations just a bit. The platform is still growing. Outages will happen. And no, it’s not personal when it happens just as you’re about to start your long-awaited vampire romance. It just feels personal.

How Users Cope—and Occasionally Improvise

The most relatable part of the thread? How people find ways to deal with the crashes. And it’s not just jokes or venting. Some get creative. Others pivot. A few just switch to different platforms for the day.

There’s also a weird kind of camaraderie. Someone half-joked about being interrupted during a kiss with their character—only to be met with a chorus of “me too.”

Another user said they were preparing for a scene (with… unique phrasing), and suddenly found themselves staring at an error screen, heartbroken and blue-screened.

But amid the chaos, some users genuinely try to help each other. One comment veered off into a side discussion about how to tone down Deepseek v3’s overly smutty behavior.

It was surprisingly detailed, with practical advice on using OOC (out-of-character) notes to steer conversations and avoid auto-romance spirals.

It’s this kind of interaction—half-meme, half-support group—that shows just how invested the community is. Even when the site goes down, they stick around.

They swap tips, share frustrations, and find ways to keep the experience alive until Janitor AI decides to wake back up.

Alternatives While You Wait (Or Rage-Refresh)

When Janitor AI goes down, some users don’t just sit around. They jump ship—for an hour, a day, or indefinitely. And honestly, that’s fair.

If you’re deep into roleplay and the plug gets pulled mid-scene, it’s natural to look for something more stable.

That’s where alternatives come in.

Some users bounce over to other character chat sites that don’t crash as often—or at least have better uptime during peak hours.

One option that occasionally comes up is Candy AI, which tends to be more consistent for longer chats (even if it doesn’t always match Janitor’s chaotic charm).

It’s not a one-to-one replacement, but for users who want uninterrupted sessions, it’s worth checking out.

Of course, some users also use the downtime to get creative. They rewrite scenes from memory, prepare new prompts, or even plan future story arcs.

For those who take their roleplays seriously, the crash isn’t the end of the world. It’s just a badly timed intermission.

Final Thoughts

Janitor AI’s outages may never fully go away. It’s a free platform run by a small team, and with popularity comes pressure. But if there’s one thing the Reddit thread shows, it’s that people care. They’re not just upset about the downtime—they’re upset because the stories they’re crafting matter to them.

There’s something strangely comforting about the collective meltdown that happens every time the site crashes. It means the platform is doing something right, even if its servers aren’t. People come back. They refresh like maniacs. They joke, vent, and wait.

So if you’re reading this while staring at a blank loading screen, just know you’re not alone. We’ve all been there—mid-kiss, mid-fight, mid-feelings—and we’ll all be back the moment the site’s alive again.