Facebook and Instagram users are experiencing widespread issues this morning, with reports of disruptions beginning around 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Problems include missing comments on Instagram posts and difficulties logging into Facebook.
Newsweek has reached out to Meta for comment via email.
What to know:
- Instagram users are struggling with viewing or posting comments on their photos and stories.
- Facebook users are reporting login errors, with some unable to access their accounts after signing out.
- The outages are impacting users across the US, from the East Coast to the West.
- Thousands have turned to Downdetector to report issues with both platforms.
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In this photo illustration, the logos of social media applications Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Messenger, Hyperlapse and Telegram are displayed on a cellphone screen on April 26, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the logos of social media applications Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Messenger, Hyperlapse and Telegram are displayed on a cellphone screen on April 26, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Buda Mendes/Getty Images
Social media outages can result from a range of technical and human errors, impacting platform reliability. These outages are often caused by issues such as software bugs, hardware failures, misconfigured server settings, and even human mistakes like accidental data deletions.
Technical errors, such as software bugs or incorrect server configurations, can disrupt service. Hardware failures in servers or network equipment are also frequent culprits, while problems with internet infrastructure and misconfigured Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routes can lead to disruptions.
Human errors, including misconfigurations or accidental deletions by network administrators, can further complicate service stability. Additionally, factors like unexpected high demand, routine maintenance, security vulnerabilities, natural disasters, and issues with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can all contribute to social media outages.
10:45 AM EDT More than 500 Instagram accounts have been affected by an outage, with many users experiencing issues such as being unable to view or interact with comments on posts. At the same time, Facebook users have reported problems logging in and experiencing issues with their feeds.
The outage has caused a surge in user complaints over the past 24 hours, with Instagram appearing to be the most impacted of the two Meta-owned platforms. Although Facebook users have been affected, the disruption on Instagram has garnered the most attention.
Meta has not yet provided an official statement regarding the cause or resolution of the outage. Newsweek has reached out to the company via email, however, for comment.
10:32 AM EDT According to Downdetector, Facebook’s website seems to be most affected by the outage with 42% of reports being about its functionality.
Another 34% has reported issues with login and 25% with the Facebook app.
10:20 AM EDT Instagram users are complaining of trouble seeing the comments on posts they come across on their feeds.
Anyone else having issues with Instagram? My comments won’t load for some reason 😒
— Hy-Lo News (@Hy_LoNews) March 25, 2025
What is happening with instagram?? I thought someone reported my account and then I saw the comments doesn’t load in any post, is happening only to me or… ???
— 갓세븐/엑소/몬스타엑스/세븐틴/한빈🆔 (@OriKpoper) March 25, 2025
10:08 AM EDT Meta platforms Instagram and Facebook are facing a major outage with thousands of reports flooding Downdetector.
Users have reported trouble accessing the comments on Instagram.
Screenshot of reports of issues with Instagram. Downdetector
