Are you getting a “Web server is down”, “Bad gateway”, “Error code 521” or “Error code 522” in Aniwave?
Aniwave is a free anime streaming site to watch your favorite anime in HD with subtitles.
It contains hundreds of anime like One Piece, My Hero Academia, Naruto, and more.
The site also features the best streaming services, frequent updates, and a simple user interface.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix Aniwave (aniwave.to) not working (web server is down, bad gateway, error code 521 or 522).
Why is Aniwave not working?
Aniwave is not working because the site is down or under maintenance.
Otherwise, your internet service provider may have blocked access to the site.
To check if the site is down, you can join the official Aniwave Discord server or r/Aniwave Reddit community.
Check the latest messages or posts to see if any other users are experiencing the same issue as you.
How to fix Aniwave not working
To fix Aniwave not working, you can try visiting the site using another domain or proxy.
You can also try downloading the 1.1.1.1 app, connecting to a VPN, clearing your browser’s cache, waiting it out, or using an other anime streaming sites.
Fix 1: Try other domains and proxies
If you can’t connect to Aniwave, try another domain from this list:
Fix 2: Download the 1.1.1.1 app

- Close Aniwave and your browser.
- Download the 1.1.1.1 app for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, or Android.
- Connect to 1.1.1.1, open your browser, and visit Aniwave.
Fix 3: Connect to a VPN
- Close Aniwave and your browser.
- Download a free VPN provider like Proton VPN.
- Connect to a VPN outside of your country and visit Aniwave.
Fix 4: Clear your browser’s cache
- Chrome: Three dots > More tools > Clear browsing data > Select a time range (e.g. last 7 days) > Clear data.
- Microsoft Edge: Three dots > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Choose what to clear > Select a time range (e.g. last 7 days) > Clear now.
- Firefox: Menu > Settings > Privacy & Security > Clear Data > Clear.
Note: Clearing your browser’s cache will log you out of most accounts (e.g. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
Fix 5: Wait for a few hours
- Check if Aniwave is down from the Aniwave Discord server or r/Aniwave Reddit community.
- If Aniwave is down, you need to wait until the site is back up.
- It can take a few hours or more for the site to be back up.
Fix 6: Try other anime streaming sites
If you can’t connect to Aniwave, try another anime streaming site from this list:
Further reading
How to Disable Experimental QUIC Protocol (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera)