Why Does Facebook Keep Crashing? Instagram Users Beware!
In today's digital landscape, social media giants Facebook and Instagram have once again plunged into darkness, leaving thousands of users stranded and frustrated. Join us as we uncover the reasons behind these frequent outages and explore the impact on netizens worldwide. Discover strategies to navigate through downtime and stay connected in an increasingly volatile online world.
Facebook, Instagram Down: Thousands of Users Face Issues
Meta's Facebook and Instagram are currently inaccessible for thousands of users globally, according to Downdetector. Over 18,000 reports indicate difficulties in accessing Instagram, with 59% experiencing app-related issues, 34% encountering server connection problems, and 7% having login issues. Downdetector collects outage data from various sources, including user reports.
Error Messages and User Reports
Users reported problems with Facebook and Instagram on X (formerly Twitter), citing error messages like "Something went wrong. There’s an issue and the page could not be loaded" and "error loading media" while trying to use the apps.
International Outages Confirmed
Internet monitoring group NetBlocks confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that both platforms are facing international outages, unrelated to country-level internet disruptions or filtering.
User Reactions
Users expressed frustration on X, with one questioning if Instagram was down and another lamenting the inability to complain about personal issues when Instagram is inaccessible.
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