The social media platform X, previously called Twitter, was struck by a significant global outage on Monday afternoon, leaving thousands of users unable to access the service for around two hours before it was fully restored.
Widespread Disruption Across the Platform
Owned by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, X crashed early in the afternoon, with the issue preventing users from accessing the platform through web browsers, its mobile applications, or completing searches on the site. The outage was reported globally, causing frustration among a large user base.
Reports and User Experiences
Monitoring website DownDetector indicated that more than 11,000 people reported an outage on X shortly after 1pm. In the UK, the majority of users experienced problems specifically with the app, which displayed a black page featuring X's logo instead of the usual home page. Those attempting to access the main homepage encountered an error message stating, "Something went wrong. Try reloading."
The exact cause of the outage remains unclear, with no immediate explanation provided by the company. This incident follows a similar problem last month that affected tens of thousands of users, raising concerns about the platform's stability and reliability under its current ownership.
Impact and Restoration
The disruption lasted for approximately two hours before services were gradually restored. During this time, users were left without access to their feeds, messages, and other features, highlighting the platform's integral role in daily communication and information sharing for many individuals and businesses.
As X continues to evolve under Elon Musk's leadership, such outages underscore the challenges in maintaining a robust digital infrastructure for a global audience. The repeated nature of these incidents may prompt further scrutiny into the platform's operational resilience and technical management.
