Update from Jun 23, 2026:
Service has reportedly been restored, with both Instagram and Facebook functioning normally for users. Complaints on Downdetector are decreasing, indicating that the widespread outage has come to an end.
The cause of the disruption, however, remains unconfirmed.
The original story follows below:
Upon attempting to access Instagram for my daily scroll, I discovered that posts were failing to load. My internet was operating normally, hinting at a broader issue with the popular photo-sharing app. Facebook was experiencing similar problems.
Issues Plague Meta's Social Media Platforms
As of 5:51 p.m., it has been confirmed that Instagram is down, with 15,159 reports logged on Downdetector. Facebook is also struggling, with 10,259 reports at the same time.
Additionally, other Meta platforms such as Threads and WhatsApp are encountering issues, although complaints about them remain under 500.
Functionality Severely Impaired
Users are experiencing significant glitches on both platforms, with only cached posts appearing. Many are unable to send messages or make new posts.
As the outage persists, individuals have turned to other social media platforms like X and Reddit to confirm that the problem is not with their devices or internet connections.
This story is developing, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
