Instagram and Facebook go down in major outage
Instagram and Facebook users worldwide are experiencing a major outage affecting multiple Meta platforms.
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📍 How it ended
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads experienced a widespread outage. Users reported that nothing was loading, and Downdetector showed the service was down for thousands.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 10d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Instagram and Facebook are experiencing a significant outage. The disruption also affects WhatsApp and Threads. Coverage from Men's Journal, Morocco World News, Hindustan Times, GV Wire and The Independent highlights the widespread nature of the issue. Users report difficulties accessing the platforms.
The coverage emphasizes user reports of the outage and the platforms affected. Men's Journal and GV Wire focus on Instagram specifically. Morocco World News and The Independent cover the broader impact on Meta's services. Hindustan Times reports on the outage affecting users in the US.
Watch for updates on the duration and cause of the outage. Coverage does not yet specify the extent of the outage or the regions most affected.
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Quick answers
Which platforms are affected by the outage?
The outage affects Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Threads.
Where is the outage being reported?
The outage is being reported in the US and globally.
What do users report experiencing?
Users report that 'nothing is loading' on the affected platforms.
Coverage (5)
- Is Instagram Down? Men's Journal · 24d ago
- Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Hit by Widespread Meta Outage Morocco World News · 24d ago
- Facebook, Threads down across US; users say ‘nothing is loading’ amid widespread outage Hindustan Times · 24d ago
- Instagram Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Shows GV Wire · 24d ago
- Instagram and Facebook go down in major outage The Independent · 24d ago
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