4chan Returns Online After Major Hack and Financial Struggles

4chan is back after a major hack and years of financial woes. Learn what happened, what’s changed, and why it matters for online communities today.
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4chan Returns Online After Major Hack and Financial Struggles
4chan Returns Online After Major Hack and Financial Struggles If you’ve been wondering, "Is 4chan back online after the hack?" or "What happened to 4chan recently?", the answer is yes — 4chan is back , despite facing one of its most catastrophic hacks in years. After nearly two weeks of downtime, the notorious imageboard site has resumed partial operations. The incident not only exposed vulnerabilities in 4chan’s infrastructure but also highlighted the platform’s ongoing battle with financial instability, advertiser boycotts, and growing pressure from activists. Let's dive deeper into what happened, how it unfolded, and what this means for 4chan’s future.                 Image Credits:sarayut Thaneerat / Getty Images A Devastating Hack Shuts Down 4chan On April 14, 2025, 4chan was abruptly taken offline after a hacker exploited a security flaw involving a "bogus PDF upload." This breach allowed the attacker, traced to a UK-based IP address, to access confi…