Social Media Meltdown: Facebook and Instagram Down in Massive Meta Outage

Millions of users across the United States and the globe were left frustrated on Tuesday as Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta, experienced a widespread outage. The outage began around 10:00 AM ET and caused a surge of reports on platforms like Downdetector, with over 460,000 complaints logged for Facebook alone.

Users reported facing various issues, including:

• Unexpected logouts: Many users were logged out of their accounts and unable to log back in.
• Inability to access feeds: Users were greeted with error messages or blank screens when attempting to access their Facebook and Instagram feeds.
• Limited functionality: Even for those who could access their accounts, some features like posting, messaging, and commenting were unavailable.

The cause of the outage remains unknown, and Meta has yet to officially comment on the issue. However, social media users were quick to express their frustration, with many taking to Twitter to share their experiences with the hashtag #MetaDown.

This outage highlights the growing dependence on social media platforms in our daily lives. For many, Facebook and Instagram are not just platforms for entertainment; they are essential tools for communication, business, and staying connected with loved ones. A widespread outage like this can significantly disrupt daily routines and workflows, demonstrating the need for these platforms to prioritize reliability and transparency in communication.

As of now, there is no timeline for when the issue will be resolved. However, we can expect Meta to provide an official update soon. Until then, users can stay informed by checking Meta’s official channels for updates and exploring alternative platforms to connect with others.

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