X Experiences Major Outage as Tens of Thousands Report Issues

On Friday, X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, experienced a significant outage affecting users across the globe. According to DownDetector.ca, a reliable resource for tracking website issues, nearly 5,700 users reported problems accessing the site and its mobile application.

X Experiences Widespread Outage

The incident saw a dramatic increase in reports. At around 10 a.m. EST, a sudden surge in disruptions was noted. By 11 a.m., the international version of X recorded over 58,500 outage reports. In Canada alone, issues surged to approximately 6,500 reports.

Key Statistics from the Outage

• Initial Reports: 5,700 issues noted by DownDetector.ca.
• Peak Issues in the U.S.: 51,000 outage reports.
• Overall International Reports: 58,504 reported disruptions.
• Canadian Reports: 6,500 reported problems.

These numbers indicate a significant impact on the platform’s usability. As users across various regions struggled to connect, the situation escalated rapidly. The exact cause of the outage remains unclear, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available.