More than 5,000 people reported problems accessing the platform as of 4 PM ET. The issues stem from a data center outage confirmed by X’s official Engineering account.
Current Situation
- The cause of the outage remains unclear.
- This is not the first time X has faced significant technical difficulties; a major outage occurred in March 2025 due to a "massive cyberattack," as described by CEO Elon Musk.
- Users are currently experiencing disruptions to their service.
Company Response
- X has acknowledged the issue but has yet to provide a detailed explanation or estimated timeline for resolution.
- Users can expect updates on the status of their service through official channels and social media accounts managed by X’s Engineering team.
Meta’s Statement
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A spokesperson for Meta did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Meta stated it would continue to provide updates on its status page and Twitter account @TwitterEng until further notice.
"We are aware that some users may be experiencing issues accessing Twitter," Meta said in an email statement. "We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will continue to work towards resolving this issue as quickly as possible."
Alternative Access
- Meta pointed out that users can access other platforms such as Instagram or Facebook if they are unable to access Twitter due to high traffic causing server overload and crashes.
Impact on Features
- Some features may not be available while these issues persist, including:
- Direct messages (DMs)
- Polls
- Live streams
Meta emphasized that they will do everything possible to keep users connected during these challenging times. Users are encouraged to follow all instructions provided by the support team regarding safe account usage until further notice. Thank you for your understanding!
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