Meta Faces Global Outage Affecting Facebook and Instagram Services
Since early morning, millions of users worldwide have experienced a widespread outage affecting Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms. Users report being unable to log in or perform basic functions on both mobile and browser versions. The disruption began around 10:55 AM, according to DownDetector, which tracks internet service issues. While Facebook and Instagram are down, WhatsApp, also owned by Meta, continues to operate normally without interruptions.
Users have encountered error screens or inability to refresh feeds and post new content. The outage impacts not only private users but also businesses, content creators, and influencers who rely on these platforms for marketing and managing their pages. Frustration has grown on social media, with hashtags #FacebookDown and #InstagramDown trending on X (formerly Twitter).
Meta has not yet issued an official statement or provided an estimated time for resolution. Historically, similar outages have lasted several hours, with the longest previously exceeding three hours. Updates are expected once Meta releases further information or restores service.
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