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Global Outage Disrupts Social Media Platform X, Affecting Thousands of Users
Widespread Disruption Hits Platform X
A major outage on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) left tens of thousands of users worldwide unable to access the service on Wednesday, according to data from Downdetector. Over 14,000 user reports flagged connectivity issues, with disruptions spanning multiple regions.
Breakdown of Reported Issues
User complaints highlighted several key problems:
- 52% faced difficulties accessing the mobile app.
- 42% reported website malfunctions.
- 6% cited server connection failures.
Downdetector’s data relies on crowd-sourced reports, meaning the actual number of affected users may be higher.
No Indication of Localized Internet Restrictions
Initial findings confirmed the outage was global in scope, ruling out localized internet disruptions or national-level filtering. Platform X has yet to issue an official statement addressing the cause of the technical failure.
Background on Platform X
With over 500 million users, X ranks among the world’s top five most-visited social media platforms. Owned by entrepreneur Elon Musk, the U.S.-based network has faced scrutiny amid recent tensions between Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump, including public exchanges and regulatory threats.
Ongoing Developments
As users await resolution, the incident underscores the platform’s critical role in global digital communication. Further updates are expected as investigations into the outage continue.
(Sources: IRNA, Anatolia, Downdetector)
