Instagram and Facebook down: Meta’s social media platforms face significant outages in the US

Meta’s social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, experienced a significant outage on Tuesday, with users around the world reporting difficulties accessing core features, especially in the US.

Downdetector, an independent outage tracking website, registered a surge in reports from users struggling to post content, with Instagram’s comments section appearing to be the most severely affected.

The outage, which began around 6:30 PM IST, has left many users unable to load comments on their posts. While stories and images still display engagement, the comments themselves remain inaccessible. Facebook users have also encountered disruptions, though specific details remain unclear.

At present, Meta has not issued an official statement addressing the disruption, leaving users frustrated and seeking answers. Many have taken to other social media platforms to express their concerns, highlighting the widespread nature of the issue.

The cause of the outage remains unknown, and it is yet to be determined when full functionality will be restored. Tech analysts speculate that a backend issue could be responsible, though without confirmation from Meta, the situation remains uncertain.

As the outage continues, users are advised to monitor official Meta channels for updates. Meanwhile, frustration mounts as individuals and businesses reliant on these platforms await a resolution.

(This is a developing story, check back for more updates)