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Instagram, Facebook Down: Users Report App Not Working

Instagram, Facebook Down: Users Report App Not Working

Summary

Instagram and Facebook experienced a sudden global outage on Tuesday evening. Users were unable to load feeds, view profiles, or refresh posts, with some app features failing and error messages appearing.

Key Facts

  • The outage started around 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Users worldwide, including in the U.S. and U.K., reported problems.
  • Some parts of the apps continued working, but core functions like loading feeds and profiles failed.
  • Instagram users saw blank profiles and photos that would not load.
  • Facebook pages stalled or showed error screens.
  • The outage caused inconsistent app performance rather than a complete shutdown.
  • The problem involved server-side errors, meaning issues occurred on the platforms’ main computers.
  • The situation is ongoing and being updated as more information becomes available.
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