Millions of users reported login errors, frozen feeds, and message delays as Instagram experienced a sudden worldwide outage.
Within seconds, hashtags like
#InstagramDown
,
#MetaCrisis
, and
#FixInstagram
exploded on Twitter and TikTok.
Stories, DMs, and Reels failed to load, leaving users wondering if the app was hacked or under maintenance.
Meta issued a brief statement acknowledging “technical issues” but gave no clear timeline for a fix.
Some users embraced the offline break, while influencers scrambled to save scheduled posts and brand campaigns.
DownDetector reports show major service disruptions across the U.S., India, UK, Brazil, and Southeast Asia.
Users speculate about server breaches, data leaks, or even a massive update rollout gone wrong.
Confused users took to X and Reddit believing their accounts were deleted or suspended without warning.