Facebook and Instagram Crash! Users Left Stranded, Can’t Post or Share
Social Media Goes Dark Across UK and Beyond
Can’t update your Facebook status or share snaps on Instagram? You’re not alone. Both platforms have crashed for thousands since 9 a.m. today, according to DownDetector. Users across the UK, Europe, South America, and more are locked out of posting and messaging.
What’s the Issue? Facebook Confirms Outage
Facebook admitted the glitch this evening, saying, “We are aware that some people are currently having trouble accessing the Facebook family of apps. We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.” Meanwhile, on Twitter, frustrated users reported seeing error messages like “1 is down.”
Instagram and Messenger Also Hit
It’s not just Facebook. Instagram users struggle to post photos, while Messenger (referred to as “1” in some reports) is having trouble sending pics. Looks like tonight might be the perfect excuse for some good old-fashioned face-to-face chat instead of screen time!
