On Thursday, Slack, the popular messaging platform, experienced a significant outage that affected many of its users across the United States, particularly disrupting businesses and daily operations in Washington state. Reports of issues began around 10 a.m. PT, with users facing difficulties sending messages and accessing the platform. The service’s status page confirmed the outage, stating that they were investigating the issue. According to Slack spokesperson, Adam Rosenthal, the team identified the problem as a data center issue. The outage led businesses, especially those relying heavily on Slack for communication, to search for alternative ways to connect. While the platform acknowledged the disruption, no specific time frame was given for when full services would be restored. Users took to social media to express their frustrations, showcasing a wave of complaints about the unexpected outage. Although no formal estimates were provided, users reported significant delays in message delivery, with many unable to access previous conversations during the downtime. As of late morning PT, some recovery had been noted, but many were still grappling with issues. Seattle-based tech companies were notably impacted, with some posting updates on their status via Twitter, advising their employees to use email or other methods until Slack was fully operational again.
Slack Experiences Widespread Outage Causing Disruptions for Users
