Twitter Experiences Another Outage, Thousands Report Service Disruptions
On Monday, social networking site X, formerly Twitter, experienced significant technical disruptions. Users reported difficulties accessing the platform, with over 43,000 error notifications logged on Downdetector.com by 8:34 a.m. ET.
Details of the Disruptions
The majority of user complaints, about 53%, were related to issues with the mobile application. Additionally, 21% of the reports highlighted problems with the timeline feature, while the rest pointed to website accessibility challenges. Many users encountered messages such as “Something went wrong, but don’t fret — it’s not your fault.”
- 43,000+ user error reports received.
- 53% reported app-related issues.
- 21% faced timeline disruptions.
Service Interruption Timeline
Initially, within an hour of the first reports, service appeared to be restored for most users. However, at approximately 1 p.m. ET, a second wave of issues emerged, hindering users from viewing timelines or posting content. Fortunately, these concerns were resolved in under an hour.
Background on X’s Service Disruptions
Elon Musk acquired X in October 2022, and since then, the platform has encountered various service disruptions. Many of these incidents have been quickly addressed. Most notably, in November 2025, a major outage lasted nearly three hours. Earlier incidents included rolling outages on March 10, 2025, which Musk attributed to a “massive cyberattack.”
Recent Outage Statistics
| Date | Duration | Cause |
|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | Multiple interruptions | Technical issues |
| November 2025 | 3 hours | Widespread outage |
| March 10, 2025 | Rolling outages | Cybeware attack |
As users continue to experience interruptions, X’s commitment to enhancing service reliability remains unclear. These outages are an ongoing concern for users and the platform’s management alike.
