JioHotstar Down: Many users across the country faced problems while using JioHotstar app today. People on social media platform Along with this, many users also reported that the search icon has completely disappeared from the app.
Feedback from users on social media
#jiohotstar down
No search bar, no continue watching,
No shows play
Meku evariki Iena Vastundha?– Ra𝓥𝔦𝔱__a 〽️ (@ ravit_a21) October 15, 2025
Users have started giving their reactions on social media platform X. Users said, “Search button is not visible!” Expressing their displeasure on X, many users wrote that neither the search option is visible on JioHotstar, nor other important features are working. One user wrote, “What happened to @JioHotstar? Neither the search button nor the rest of the sections are visible. Is it just me or everyone else?”
While another user said jokingly, “Due to #Aurora content, views increased and JioHotstar servers went down. Looks like they couldn’t handle the traffic!”
@JioHotstar @hotstar_helps
I am seeing the below issue whenever I am opening the app.
Could you please check this.#JioHotstar #jiohotstardown pic.twitter.com/MNi51YXvbF— ShashankaKM (@KmShashanka) October 15, 2025
Only Home and Sports sections are working
Many people said that now only Home and Sports sections can be accessed in the app. All other features like Search Bar, Account Access and Continue Watching are completely missing. Another user wrote, “Only two buttons are left in JioHotstar, Home and Sports. All other options are missing!”
Users raised questions on updates
Many users raised questions on the platform as to how app updates are being released without testing. One post read, “Is JioHotstar releasing updates without testing? Neither the account is visible, nor the ‘Continue Watching’ feature. What is the meaning of such updates?”
Server or update bug, cause unclear
However, no official statement has been confirmed yet by JioHotstar. But according to initial reports, this problem could be due to either server overload or system update bug. This glitch of JioHotstar has become a headache for users across the country. Until any official fix or update is released by the company, users may have to remain limited to the Home and Sports sections.
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