Tumblr Outage Affects Thousands, Reports Downdetector
Tumblr faced a significant outage on Friday, impacting thousands of users across the platform. According to reports from Downdetector, over 18,000 individuals had indicated issues with Tumblr around 3:48 p.m. PST.
Tumblr Outage Details from Downdetector
Downdetector, known for tracking service outages, monitors user-reported problems. The majority of complaints related to difficulties with the Tumblr mobile application.
User Reports Surge
As the situation progressed, reports of problems surged dramatically:
- 3:48 p.m. PST: 18,000 reports of issues.
- 4:05 p.m. PST: More than 29,000 reports filed.
- 4:15 p.m. PST: Over 33,000 issues reported.
Tumblr’s Response
In response to the growing concerns, Tumblr took to social media to address the outage. They humorously attributed the issue to a fictitious incident involving a character named “Goncharov” who supposedly unplugged their server.
The company reassured users: “Apologies if Tumblr isn’t working. We’re fixing! Back ASAP.”
The rapid progression of reported issues highlights the challenges faced by Tumblr on that day, affecting their user experience significantly. Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor the situation for updates.
