On Wednesday afternoon, numerous users faced difficulties accessing Facebook and Instagram, sparking widespread reports of outages.
According to Downdetector, which monitors internet service interruptions based on user feedback, Meta’s platforms—including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—experienced significant service disruptions beginning around 11:30 a.m. to noon.
At just after noon, nearly 100,000 Facebook users noted issues with the application, while Instagram users reported approximately 70,000 problems, and WhatsApp recorded around 10,000 reports. By 2:30 p.m., the number of outage reports had decreased considerably: Facebook down to 17,000, Instagram to 22,000, and WhatsApp to fewer than 400.
The official Instagram account on X acknowledged awareness of the situation and confirmed that they were actively working to resolve the issues.
Many Facebook users encountered a query error when attempting to use the service, which indicates a failure to retrieve data from Meta’s servers. This type of error is typically caused by server-related issues rather than user actions, meaning it is often beyond a user’s control.
While outages can be frustrating, the prompt acknowledgment and response from the Instagram team provide assurance that the situation is being addressed. Users can remain optimistic that the services will soon return to normal, reflecting the resilience of technology to recover from such glitches.
Summary: Users reported significant disruptions on Meta’s platforms, mostly affecting Facebook and Instagram, starting around noon on Wednesday. While the number of outage reports has since declined, the company is actively working to resolve the issues.