Instagram experienced a significant outage today, affecting thousands of users worldwide, including those in India.
Reports flooded as users struggled to access the platform.
On Downdetector, an online outage monitoring website, over 3,700 users reported issues.
Instagram faced a major outage today, impacting thousands of users globally, including many in India. Reports of the issue surged as users struggled to access the platform. On Downdetector, a popular online outage monitoring site, over 3,700 users reported problems. Among those affected, 62% indicated issues with the website, while 21% experienced difficulties with the app, and 16% were unable to log into their accounts.
The outage has generated significant frustration among users who depend on Instagram for communication, entertainment, and social interaction. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their concerns and seek updates, highlighting the platform’s integral role in their daily lives. Reports range from expressing disappointment to sharing humorous memes about the outage.
Despite the complaints and the global impact of the outage, Instagram has yet to release an official statement addressing the issue (by the time of writing).
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Reports by users
- Is #InstagramDown..?
- People coming to X to check if Instagram is down
- Is Instagram down or what?
- is instagram down or its just me?
- is instagram web down too?????
- Hey anyone noticed instagram is getting down .
- @instagram Website is down @finkd @mosseri. Come on….
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Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms globally, with millions of users sharing photos, videos, and stories daily. It has become an integral part of our daily lives. It serves as a space for connection, creativity, and entertainment. Users often turn to Instagram for updates from their favourite celebrities, influencers, brands and even family members, making its downtime particularly frustrating. While the reason for the outage remains unclear, the large number of complaints highlights how integral Instagram has become in our digital lives.
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