Datadog incident: Delays in APM-based Monitor Notifications

Affected components

• Monitors

1. resolvedMay 5, 2026, 19:52 UTC

   This incident has been resolved.

2. monitoringMay 5, 2026, 18:44 UTC

   A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.

3. identifiedMay 5, 2026, 18:29 UTC

   The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.

4. investigatingMay 5, 2026, 18:14 UTC

   We’re currently investigating an issue affecting APM monitor delays in our US1 datacenter. As a result, some users may experience delayed alert triggering or temporary inconsistencies in monitors.

What APIStatus.watch saw

Our 5-minute checks didn't record a change in Datadog's overall status around this incident. Smaller or regional incidents often leave a provider's overall status green.

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