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The impact of the outage was particularly felt among app users, with Downdetector.in, the Indian version of the platform, reporting that around 71 per cent of the issues were linked to the app, while 27 per cent of the affected users were accessing X via desktop read more
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In the past, similar outages on social media platforms, particularly X have often been attributed to technical glitches, server overloads, or issues with updates.
Late on Tuesday, the social media platform X faced widespread disruptions, leaving many users unable to access the service. The outage was highlighted by Downdetector, a website that tracks real-time service interruptions by gathering reports from users and various other sources. According to Downdetector, over 27,700 outage reports were recorded in the United States alone.
The impact of the outage was particularly felt among app users, with Downdetector.in, the Indian version of the platform, reporting that around 71 per cent of the issues were linked to the app, while 27 per cent of the affected users were accessing X via desktop. The problem seemed to have started in the early hours, around 8:30 AM IST, and quickly escalated, peaking just 20 minutes later. During this peak, around 1,000 users reported difficulties in accessing the platform.
The root cause of the outage remains unclear. Users attempting to log in or navigate the platform were met with an error message stating, “Something went wrong. Try again.” Despite the widespread issues, there has been no official acknowledgement or explanation from the platform.
As the day progressed, users continued to report difficulties, sparking frustration and confusion across the platform’s vast user base. With no word from the company, speculation grew as to what could have caused such a significant disruption. The lack of communication added to the concerns, as users were left in the dark about when the service might be fully restored or what steps were being taken to resolve the issue.
In the past, similar outages on social media platforms, particularly X have often been attributed to technical glitches, server overloads, or issues with updates. However, without any confirmation or details from X, it remains uncertain whether these common factors were at play or if something more complex was behind the disruption.
As users awaited further information, the outage served as a reminder of the challenges that can arise with digital platforms that millions rely on daily. The incident also highlighted the importance of timely communication from companies during such events, as users rely heavily on these platforms not only for social interactions but also for work, news, and other critical services.
For now, users of X are left to wait, hoping for a swift resolution and some clarity from the company regarding the cause of the outage and the steps being taken to prevent future occurrences.
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