Is Online Go Server (OGS) still online?
Yes. Online Go Server (OGS) was online when we last checked.
Community-supported Go server: free, friendly and easy to use, with live and correspondence games. [1]
What is Online Go Server (OGS)?
“Online-Go.com is the best place to play the game of Go online. Our community supported site is friendly, easy to use, and free, so come join us and play some Go!”
In this directory, Online Go Server (OGS) sits in the classic web collection and is tagged board (16 games), go (1 games) and 1v1 (13 games). It launched in 2005, which places it on our timeline.
How to play
- 01Open online-go.com in a desktop or mobile browser. It is the official site; avoid “unblocked” mirrors.
- 02The homepage doesn't say whether you need an account. Many games here let you play as a guest and register later to keep progress.
- 03The homepage doesn't list controls, so we don't guess. Most games show a tutorial or a “how to play” screen on first launch.
Platform notes
- Browser
- Plays in the browser from online-go.com (our inclusion rule).
- Account
- Not stated on the homepage.
- Mobile
- Not stated on the homepage.
Status history
| Checked (UTC) | Status | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026, 08:46 UTC | Online | 63 ms |
| Oct 29, 2026, 08:24 UTC | Online | 62 ms |
Per-check history started on Oct 29, 2026. Status changes across all games are in the status log.
Online Go Server (OGS): FAQ
▸Is Online Go Server (OGS) still online?
Yes. At our last check on Oct 29, 2026, 08:46 UTC, the official site at online-go.com responded normally (HTTP 200) in 63 ms. A site that answers doesn't guarantee busy servers, so if a lobby is empty, try a different time of day.
▸When did Online Go Server (OGS) come out?
Online Go Server (OGS) launched in 2005 (source: forums.online-go.com).
▸Do I need to download anything or make an account to play Online Go Server (OGS)?
Online Go Server (OGS) is playable from its official website in a web browser; that's our inclusion rule. Its homepage doesn't state whether an account is required, so expect a possible sign-up step.
▸What's the official Online Go Server (OGS) website?
https://online-go.com/. Still Online only links to official game sites, never to re-uploads or mirror sites.
▸What games are similar to Online Go Server (OGS)?
If you like Online Go Server (OGS), try 81Dojo, Chess.com, Lichess, lidraughts.
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