Currently, Instagram, which is owned by Meta, is experiencing a significant global outage, impacting users in various regions, including India. This disruption has left countless individuals unable to access the platform, eliciting a wave of frustration from those who depend on Instagram for both communication and entertainment purposes. An online outage tracking service, Downdetector, has reported that more than 2,500 users have sought assistance for the issues they are facing. Among these reports, 68% have cited problems with the app itself, while 23% are experiencing server connection difficulties. Additionally, 9% are encountering issues when attempting to log into their accounts.

As always happens during such outages, users have taken to X (previously known as Twitter) to vent their frustrations and to seek information regarding the situation. Many shared their disappointment over the downtime, and a number turned to humor to cope with the disruption, posting amusing memes about the circumstances. This incident underscores the crucial role Instagram plays in the daily routines of millions of users, whether they are seeking personal interactions or consuming content.

As of now, Instagram has not released any official comment regarding the ongoing outage.

User Reports on X

• Is Instagram down? When I try to switch accounts, it says this page isn’t available right now.
• Oh, it appears Instagram is down.
• Is Instagram down?
• Instagram is experiencing glitches today. It’s completely down, but it was already a bit wonky.
• Is Instagram partially down? None of the profile pictures are loading for me.
• Instagram is always down; what’s new?
• @instagram is down, lol.
• Why is my Instagram down? I just posted a picture, and it got almost no reach. It didn’t even appear on the feed—anyone else experiencing this?
• Is Instagram down???? Or is it just me? Perhaps the universe is telling me to stop watching silly cat videos?
• Instagram is down again. What a problematic app; I can’t even check my profile because my posts won’t display.

Also read: Instagram introduces a new app named ‘Edits’ for video editing: Everything you need to know.

Instagram stands as one of the predominant social media platforms today, with a vast number of users sharing photos, videos, and stories on a daily basis. It has seamlessly integrated itself into the fabric of our lives, providing a resource for connection, entertainment, and creative expression. Many people utilize Instagram to stay updated on celebrities, influencers, brands, and their family members. Therefore, it becomes understandably exasperating when the application encounters operational issues. While the specific cause of the outage remains unclear, the flood of complaints emphasizes the significant impact Instagram has on its user base.