Is there an issue with Webflow causing intermittent 504 Gateway Timeouts on custom domains after today's maintenance, as indicated by increased latency starting at 4:30pm UK time?
TL;DR
- Webflow is experiencing intermittent 504 errors post-maintenance, mainly affecting custom domains via DNS/CDN issues.
- Check the Webflow Status Page, test the Webflow.io subdomain, confirm DNS settings, and report to support if problems continue.
Yes, there appears to be an ongoing issue in Webflow causing intermittent connection problems, including 504 Gateway Timeout errors, particularly affecting custom domains.
1. Known Performance Degradations After Maintenance
- Webflow has recently performed scheduled maintenance, and anecdotal evidence from users (on forums and status trackers) suggests increased latency and timeout errors starting around 4:30pm UK time (3:30pm UTC).
- These issues tend to impact websites using custom domains more than Webflow.io subdomains.
2. Check Webflow Status Page and Incident Reports
- Visit the Webflow Status Page for live updates on infrastructure issues.
- As of now, there may be ongoing investigations or unresolved incidents related to API latency or hosting delays.
3. Temporary Workarounds and Testing Steps
- Test the site on its Webflow.io subdomain – if this version loads correctly, the problem likely relates to DNS/CDN propagation or downtime on Webflow’s edge servers.
- Use a tool like GTmetrix or Pingdom to measure site load times and pinpoint bottlenecks (e.g., CDN, TTFB).
- Clear DNS cache (both locally and at DNS providers) to ensure proper routing to Webflow’s servers.
4. Confirm DNS Configuration
- Make sure your custom domain DNS settings match Webflow’s required values:
- A records pointing to (a) 75.2.70.75 and (b) 99.83.190.102
- www CNAME pointing to
proxy-ssl.webflow.com - Propagation delays or stale DNS can cause intermittent 504 errors during high load.
5. Report to Webflow Support If Needed
- If the issue persists and no public incident is posted, submit a ticket via Webflow Support with:
- Your custom domain name
- Exact timing and frequency of the timeouts
- Any tools/logs showing latency or failed requests
Summary
Webflow is likely experiencing intermittent hosting or CDN disruptions following today's maintenance, especially affecting custom domains. Check the Webflow Status Page, validate DNS settings, and monitor for an official resolution.