Twitter Down: X Suffers Major Global Outage, Thousands Affected/ NEWSLOOKS/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) suffered a major global outage on Monday, leaving over 40,000 users in the U.S. and 10,800 in the U.K. unable to access the site or app, according to Downdetector. The cause of the disruption remains unclear, and X has not issued an official response. The outage raises concerns over platform stability, as X has experienced multiple technical failures since Musk’s 2022 takeover and mass staff layoffs. Users worldwide await updates, but no timeline for resolution has been provided.
X Outage: Quick Looks
- Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) experiences widespread outage, affecting tens of thousands of users.
- Over 40,000 reports in the U.S. and 10,800 in the U.K., according to Downdetector.
- Users unable to access the website or app, with posts failing to load.
- No official response from X, and cause of outage remains unclear.
- Global impact reported, with users worldwide experiencing connectivity issues.
- Concerns raised over X’s stability, following mass staff layoffs since Musk’s takeover in 2022.
Deep Look: Elon Musk’s X Faces Major Global Outage, Affecting Thousands
X Suffers Another Large-Scale Outage
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a major global outage on Monday, with tens of thousands of users unable to access the site or app.
The downtime began around 10 a.m. UK time, preventing users from loading posts, accessing feeds, or even logging in. Reports quickly surged past 40,000 in the U.S. and over 10,800 in the U.K., according to Downdetector, a site that tracks online service disruptions.
No Response From X as Cause Remains Unclear
As of now, X has not issued an official statement regarding the cause of the outage.
- Users worldwide reported disruptions, with issues persisting for hours.
- Website and app failures were noted across multiple devices and platforms.
- No scheduled maintenance had been announced prior to the downtime.
Concerns Over X’s Stability Under Musk’s Ownership
Since Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in October 2022, the platform has undergone significant changes, including:
- Mass layoffs, including engineers responsible for platform stability.
- Infrastructure cost-cutting, raising concerns over site reliability.
- Multiple previous outages, fueling speculation that reduced staff may be affecting X’s ability to handle technical issues.
Tech analysts have warned that staff reductions could lead to more frequent and prolonged outages, impacting X’s global user base.
What’s Next for X?
With no official explanation yet, users remain uncertain about when full functionality will return. This latest outage raises more questions about X’s long-term reliability, particularly as it faces competition from newer social platforms.
For now, affected users will need to wait for an update from X—if one ever comes.
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