Instagram Outage: Thousands Report Meta Platform Issues with ‘Something Went Wrong’ Error
On Wednesday, Instagram faced significant service disruptions, leading to frustrations among users. Reports indicate that the Meta-owned platform experienced issues, characterized by the common error message “Something Went Wrong.”
Extent of the Instagram Outage
As users flooded social media with complaints, tracking website Downdetector recorded over 10,000 outage reports by 8:30 p.m. ET. This surge in reports highlighted a widespread issue affecting users’ access to the platform.
Details of the Issue
Most of the problems were associated with Instagram’s website, rather than its mobile app. While the number of complaints initially surged, reports showed a decrease in issues as users sought solutions.
Impact on Users
- Users reported inability to access the Instagram platform.
- The error message “Something Went Wrong” became widely shared among affected individuals.
- Other platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, remained operational during this outage.
The situation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Users are advised to check for official announcements from Meta regarding the resolution of the outage.
