Current status cannot be independently confirmed. Public monitoring services have reported intermittent availability.
Any website claiming to show "live" Nexus Market status or offering "working links" is likely a phishing operation. Do not trust such sites.
Current Status Summary
As of our last review of public sources, the operational status of Nexus Market remains unverified. The following is a summary of publicly reported information:
| Aspect | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Marketplace Availability | Intermittent / Unverified | DarkOwl, Flashpoint (public reports) |
| Law Enforcement Seizure | Not Confirmed | Europol, DOJ (no seizure banner reported) |
| Active Investigation | Confirmed | Europol press statement, Feb 2025 |
| Phishing Activity | High | PhishTank, DomainTools, multiple researchers |
Is Nexus Market Down?
The question "is Nexus Market down" is one of the most frequently searched queries related to this topic. Public darknet monitoring services have reported intermittent downtime for Nexus Market in recent months. However, this site cannot and does not verify marketplace availability.
Downtime events are common in the darknet marketplace ecosystem and may result from:
- Technical infrastructure issues
- DDoS attacks (common between competing marketplaces)
- Law enforcement disruption operations
- Voluntary shutdown or exit scam preparation
Periods of downtime often trigger increased phishing activity as scammers exploit user uncertainty to promote fake "alternative" links and mirrors.
Has Nexus Market Been Seized?
As of our last update, there has been no confirmed public seizure of Nexus Market. No seizure banner has been reported by monitoring services, and neither Europol nor the DOJ has announced a completed takedown operation.
However, Europol confirmed in February 2025 that a multinational investigation is ongoing. Historical precedent shows that such investigations can take months or years before resulting in public action such as the Nexus Market shutdown or arrests.
For the latest enforcement developments, monitor official sources: Europol, DOJ.
Nexus Market Takedown Precedents
Major darknet marketplace takedowns provide context for understanding potential Nexus Market enforcement scenarios. Notable precedents include operations against Silk Road, AlphaBay, Hansa, and Hydra, each of which involved extensive international cooperation and multi-year investigations.
For a chronological record of Nexus Market events, see our timeline page.