Meta’s platforms, primarily Facebook and Instagram, are currently experiencing a widespread outage. Users are reporting issues accessing their accounts, encountering continuous refresh cycles, and difficulties posting content. While outages impacting Meta’s services are often case-specific, with some users unaffected, the current disruption appears to be affecting a significant portion of the user base. Many affected users have turned to alternative platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the widespread nature of the issue and share their experiences. Meta has not yet released an official statement regarding the cause or expected duration of the outage. However, based on past incidents, similar disruptions typically resolve within an hour.
The problems first surfaced when Instagram and Facebook users found themselves unable to use the platforms normally. Attempts to refresh feeds or share content were unsuccessful, leading to frustration among users. The issue quickly gained traction on X, with numerous posts confirming the widespread problems. One user’s post exemplified the situation:
Downdetector, a website that monitors online service disruptions based on user reports, shows a significant surge in reports related to both Facebook and Instagram. This data corroborates the widespread user experience of service interruptions. In past similar situations, both platforms have issued updates upon resolving the outages. It is anticipated that Meta will provide a similar update once the current issues are addressed.
