The 3DS online servers have been announced to shut down on April 8th, 2024. Likewise, the fucntionality of Mario Kart 7 online will be shutdown, including World Wides, Races, Battle Mode, Ghosts, Communities, etc.
-CTGP-7 has an already established a replacement network for CTWW, Countdown, World Wide and Battle Mode, online rankings and stats are saved within the CTGP-7 Network, the network is also moderated to prevent cheating and other unfair play. For other 3DS online games you should visit the Pretendo Network website for more information about the fan made replacement service for 3DS and Wii U.
+CTGP-7 has an already established replacement network for CTWW, Countdown, World Wide, and Battle Mode. Online rankings and stats are saved within the CTGP-7 Network, the network is also moderated to prevent cheating and other unfair play. For other 3DS online games you should visit the Pretendo Network website for more information about the fan made replacement service for 3DS and Wii U.