It looks like Facebook and Instagram are having technical issues again, affecting many users. This morning, hundreds of users in India reported problems accessing these platforms, according to Down Detector. Users faced significant disruptions, struggling to load pages and use various features. This outage isn’t just local—it’s happening worldwide and impacting thousands of people, based on social media chatter.
Users Express Frustration on Twitter
Many frustrated users flocked to Twitter to share their experiences, noting that Facebook and Instagram were either slow or completely unresponsive. The hashtags #FacebookDown and #InstagramDown quickly started trending as people sought answers and vented their frustrations. Down Detector’s data indicates that Facebook users faced issues with their profiles, uploading content, and accessing the site.
Instagram Login Problems
On Instagram, the main problem was logging in. Out of 600 reports, 66% of users experienced app-related issues, while 26% couldn’t access Instagram’s web version.
Awaiting an Official Response
So far, Facebook and Instagram haven’t released any statements about the outages. The cause of the disruption is still a mystery, and it’s unclear when everything will be back to normal. It’s worth mentioning that this isn’t the first time these social media giants have faced such problems—they experience outages occasionally. Fortunately, both apps are now back up and running smoothly.
Mixed Reactions from Users
While some users made jokes about the outage, others were genuinely worried, fearing they had been locked out of their accounts. Panic set in for some who thought they had been hacked or targeted by a cyberattack. However, relief came when users realized it was just an outage and not a security breach.