Twitter Outages Persist as App Crashes Again
X, formerly known as Twitter, faced significant issues on Sunday afternoon, as users reported outages for both the app and website. The difficulties peaked around 4:12 PM UTC, when Down Detector logged an increase in complaints regarding the platform.
Extent of the Outage
Users indicated various problems while trying to access the service. Many noted that the app failed to load posts, with one user stating, “the feed works but not seeing notifications.” Others mentioned difficulties in loading comments, often receiving error messages.
- Time of peak complaints: 4:12 PM UTC
- Types of issues reported:
- App and website not displaying posts
- Notification failures
- Comment loading errors
Recent Outages
This incident is not isolated. On January 16, 2026, X experienced another major outage, during which users encountered a blank screen when trying to access the site and app.
Context and Impact
The recent outages highlight ongoing reliability issues with X’s service. Additionally, the platform has been under scrutiny for its handling of AI-generated content. Elon Musk, the CEO, recently faced public pressure regarding the use of deepfake images on the platform. He imposed restrictions on editing images of real individuals in revealing clothing following criticism from political figures like Sir Keir Starmer.
Conclusion
The frequency of outages raises concerns about X’s stability and overall user experience. Users are left hoping for improved reliability moving forward.
