X Experiences Major Outage as Tens of Thousands Report Issues
A significant outage affected the social media platform X on Friday, leaving tens of thousands of users unable to access the site. According to DownDetector.ca, a third-party outage-tracking service, nearly 5,700 users reported issues with the site and app, which was formerly known as Twitter.
X Experiences Major Outage on Friday
The disruption garnered attention as the U.S. version of the site recorded over 51,000 outage reports. The first noticeable spike in complaints occurred around 10 a.m. EST. Reports continued to trend upwards until shortly before 11 a.m., when the international site reflected a staggering number of more than 58,500 outage reports.
Reports by Region
- United States: 51,000 outage reports
- Canada: 6,500 outage reports
- International Total: 58,504 outage reports at peak
This widespread issue demonstrates the challenges platforms like X face in maintaining consistent service. As this is an evolving situation, updates will follow to clarify the extent of the outage and any potential resolutions.
