According to outage-monitoring service Downdetector, reports of service interruptions surged sharply around 7:00 PM IST, indicating a large-scale disruption affecting users in multiple regions simultaneously.
In India, users from several cities reported that Facebook and Instagram were either not loading properly or failing to refresh content. Many users said their feeds remained inaccessible, while others encountered problems updating timelines, logging into accounts, or using certain platform features.
The outage did not appear to be confined to a single country. Similar complaints emerged from users across different parts of the world, suggesting a broader technical issue affecting Meta’s services.
As the disruption unfolded, many users turned to alternative platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to verify whether others were facing similar problems. Numerous posts indicated that the issues extended beyond Facebook and Instagram, with some users also reporting disruptions on Facebook Messenger.
The impact of the outage varied among users. While some were still able to access the websites, others said mobile applications were unable to load new content or refresh feeds. The differing experiences prompted speculation that the problem could be linked to Meta’s backend infrastructure rather than individual devices or internet connections.
Downdetector recorded more than 100,000 outage reports related to Facebook, underscoring the scale of the disruption. Instagram also registered a significant increase in complaints as reports continued to rise throughout the evening.
As of publication, Meta had not issued an official statement explaining the cause of the outage or provided an estimated timeline for service restoration.
Users reported attempting common troubleshooting measures, including restarting applications, switching internet networks, and checking for software updates. However, the widespread nature of the disruption suggested the issue originated on the company’s side, limiting the effectiveness of such steps.
The situation remains under observation, and further updates are expected once Meta provides official clarification on the incident.
