On Wednesday night, Instagram experienced an outage that left thousands of users worldwide unable to access the popular social media platform. The outage lasted for several hours, and users reported difficulties logging in, accessing their feeds, and posting content.
Downdetector report regarding the Instagram outage
As per the outage tracking system Downdetector, about 46,000 users in the United States (US) reported issues with the photo-sharing app. Moreover, nearly 2,000 users were affected in the United Kingdom (UK) and more than 1,000 users each from Australia and India.
However, several hours later, the issue had not been resolved, leaving frustrated users to turn to other social media platforms to voice their concerns.
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This outage serves as a reminder of the fragility of technology and the importance of backup plans for businesses and individuals who rely on digital platforms for communication and marketing. While the issue has since been resolved, it highlights the need for companies to invest in robust infrastructure and effective communication strategies to keep their users informed during outages.
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