(Reuters) – Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is experiencing a widespread outage in the U.S. on Monday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.
Downdetector.com, a website that tracks outages by collecting status reports from multiple sources, has received over 17,000 reports of outages as of 19:24 ET (23:24 GMT).
Users across the U.S. are currently unable to access X, previously known as Twitter. The outage has affected a significant number of users, with thousands of reports pouring in.
Downdetector.com, which compiles data from various sources including user reports, revealed that there have been over 17,000 outages reported so far.
This widespread disruption on X has led to frustration and inconvenience for many users seeking to access the platform. The website has been inaccessible for a significant period of time, leading to concern among both individuals and businesses that rely on the platform for communication and information dissemination.
This incident highlights the potential vulnerability of online platforms and the significant impact that outages can have on users. As social media platforms continue to play an increasingly important role in public discourse and communication, outages such as this can disrupt the flow of information and limit users’ ability to connect and engage with others.
It remains unclear what has caused the outage on X, formerly known as Twitter. Users have expressed their frustration and disappointment on other social media platforms, sharing their experiences and seeking information about the ongoing situation.
X, formerly known as Twitter, has yet to issue a statement regarding the outage. As users continue to experience difficulties accessing the platform, many are eagerly awaiting updates and hoping for a swift resolution to the issue.
Reports and updates on the outage can be found on Downdetector.com, where users can contribute their own reports and view the latest developments regarding the issue.
(Reporting by Nilutpal Timsina in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)
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