 "Elon Musk-run X is down again for thousands of users, app users are hit the hardest – Firstpost")
The impact of the outage was particularly felt among app users. Downdetector.in, the Indian version of the platform, reported that around 71 percent of the issues were related to the app, while 27 percent of affected users accessed X via desktop.
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Late Tuesday, social media platform X experienced widespread outages, leaving many users unable to access the service. The outage was flagged by Downdetector, a website that tracks service disruptions in real time by collecting 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. Downdetector.in, the Indian version of the platform, reported that around 71 percent of the issues were related to the app, while 27 percent of affected users accessed X via desktop. The issue appeared to have started in the early hours of the morning at around 8:30 am IST and escalated quickly, reaching its peak just 20 minutes later. During this peak, around 1,000 users reported difficulties accessing the platform.
The cause of the outage remains unclear. Users attempting to log in or navigate the platform received an error message saying “Something went wrong. Try again.” Despite the widespread issues, there has been no official confirmation or explanation from the platform.
As the day went on, users continued to report issues, causing frustration and confusion among the platform’s large user base. With no response from the company, speculation mounted as to what might have caused this significant disruption. The lack of communication added to concerns, as users were left in the dark as to when 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 on X, have often been attributed to technical glitches, server overloads, or issues with updates. However, without confirmation or details from X, it remains unclear whether these common factors played a role or if there was something more complex behind the outage.
As users waited for more information, the outage reminded them of the challenges that can come with digital platforms that millions of people rely on every day. The incident also underscored 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 essential services.
For now, X users will have to wait and hope for a quick resolution and clarity from the company regarding the cause of the outage and the steps being taken to prevent future incidents.
