Linear is a modern project management tool built specifically for software teams who need fast, streamlined issue tracking without the complexity of Jira. Known for its exceptional performance, keyboard-first design, and opinionated workflows, Linear provides issue tracking, sprint management (Cycles), project roadmaps, and automated workflows. The platform has gained rapid adoption among startups and engineering teams who value speed and developer experience over enterprise configurability. Linear's API and integrations connect with GitHub, GitLab, Slack, and Figma for seamless development workflows.
Linear outages typically involve real-time sync infrastructure failures causing issues to appear stale or edits to not propagate between team members. Database performance degradation under high query loads affects the speed Linear is known for. API rate limiting during webhook-heavy integration workflows blocks automated processes. Search indexing delays make recently created issues unfindable. Authentication service disruptions lock team members out of workspaces during critical sprint transitions.
When Linear goes down, engineering teams lose access to their issue backlog, sprint cycles, and project roadmaps. Active sprint work cannot be tracked or updated, blocking stand-up meetings and progress reporting. GitHub integration stops linking commits and pull requests to issues, breaking development workflow visibility. Teams accustomed to Linear's speed find any degradation particularly jarring, and the loss of real-time sync during collaborative planning sessions disrupts team coordination.
Use this page to check Linear availability. Linear outages can affect the web application, real-time sync, or API independently. Check status.linear.app for official incident reports and component-level status. If issues appear but edits are not syncing, it may be a real-time infrastructure issue rather than a full outage.
Sync failures typically result from WebSocket connection issues between your browser and Linear's real-time infrastructure. Refresh the page to re-establish the connection. If the problem persists across multiple team members, it is likely a platform-wide sync issue. Check status.linear.app for any acknowledged real-time infrastructure incidents.
Linear is a smaller, more focused platform compared to Jira's extensive Atlassian infrastructure. Linear's architecture is optimized for speed and simplicity, which generally provides good reliability for its scope. Jira has more complex infrastructure that can fail in more varied ways. Both platforms experience periodic outages, and the best choice depends on your team's workflow preferences.
Use Slack channels or shared documents to track work items temporarily. If your team uses GitHub, pull request descriptions can serve as lightweight issue tracking. Linear's offline capabilities are limited, so maintain awareness of alternative tracking methods. Set up PinusX monitoring to get notified the moment Linear recovers.
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