On December 11, 2024, users worldwide experienced significant outages on Facebook and Instagram, two of the most popular social media platforms owned by Meta. Reports indicated that users faced issues while trying to access their accounts, with many unable to log in, post, or view content. The outages commenced around 10:30 AM EST and were reported by users in various regions, including North America and Europe. Meta acknowledged the outages, stating, ‘We are aware that some people are having trouble accessing Facebook and Instagram. We are working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible.’ As of early afternoon, many users were still experiencing disruptions, leading to frustration and confusion across social media forums. Some individuals took to other platforms like Twitter to express their dissatisfaction, with one user tweeting, ‘Is Facebook down again? Seriously, this is becoming a regular thing.’ Various internet monitoring services and platforms reported peaking outage levels, with the outage widespread enough to reach over 50% of users in multiple countries. Although Meta announced that the issue was being addressed, they did not specify the causes behind the disruptions or when the services would be fully restored. Users have also speculated potential overloads during peak usage times or broader technical issues as possible reasons for the outages.
Facebook and Instagram Face Widespread Outages on December 11, 2024
