Massive X Outage Disrupts Social Media for Thousands of Users
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, experienced a significant outage on Monday, affecting thousands of users globally. Owned by billionaire Elon Musk, the disruption began early in the afternoon and lasted approximately two hours.
Details of the Outage
The outage rendered the platform inaccessible on both web browsers and mobile applications. Many users encountered difficulties when trying to conduct searches or load the homepage, leading to widespread frustration.
User Reports and Impact
According to the monitoring site DownDetector, over 11,000 users reported issues with X shortly after 1 PM. The feedback indicated a variety of problems:
- Users in the UK primarily reported their apps displaying a black screen.
- Attempts to access the main homepage led to an error message stating, “Something went wrong. Try reloading.”
As the situation unfolded, users expressed their concerns and frustrations on other social media platforms. The cause of the outage remains unclear, leaving many to speculate about potential technical issues.
Recent History of Outages
This incident follows a previous outage last month that affected tens of thousands of users. Such disruptions highlight the challenges that major social media platforms face in maintaining consistent access and functionality for their users.
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