In a recent turn of events, Meta’s flagship social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, and the Meta-owned Threads messaging app experienced a significant outage due to a technical glitch. The disruption began early Tuesday, impacting various functionalities across these platforms and leaving numerous users frustrated and disconnected.
Reports of users being forcibly logged out of Facebook and encountering difficulties during login attempts were widespread. Instagram users faced issues refreshing feeds, loading stories, and viewing comments, while Threads displayed an error message upon launch. The outage prompted a surge in reports on DownDetector, a website known for tracking internet service disruptions, highlighting the extensive nature of the problem.
Meta’s initial silence on the matter was broken by spokesperson Andy Stone via a tweet acknowledging the issue, stating, “We’re aware people are having trouble accessing our services. Currently working on this.” This response came after a flurry of user complaints about login failures and inaccessible services, underscoring the outage’s significant impact on access to social media.
We're aware people are having trouble accessing our services. We are working on this now.
— Andy Stone (@andymstone) March 5, 2024
The company has since been actively working to address the technical difficulties, although the specific cause and full extent of the outage remain unclear. Meta has promised to provide further details through official channels soon, including the expected duration of the outage.
As the situation unfolds, Meta has advised users to stay tuned to its official channels and social media outlets for updates. The disruption may necessitate alternative communication methods, such as email or phone calls, to stay informed.
