Facebook, Instagram, and Threads Encounter Global Outage, Disrupting User Access
Today, Meta-owned platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, are grappling with technical glitches, hindering user access on a global scale. The outage, which commenced on Tuesday, has significantly impaired the functionality of these popular social media platforms.
Login and Feed Disruptions
Numerous users are encountering login difficulties, finding themselves abruptly logged out of their Facebook accounts and unable to regain access. Likewise, Instagram users are facing challenges with feed refreshments, as stories and comments fail to load for many. Threads, a messaging app under Meta’s umbrella, is also impacted, exhibiting a complete shutdown with an error message upon attempting to launch.
Surge in User Complaints
Reports flooding in on DownDetector, a platform monitoring internet service disruptions, have swiftly escalated following the emergence of the issue. Despite the mounting grievances from users worldwide, Meta has yet to officially acknowledge the extent of the problem.