X down: Twitter not working amid major outage

 

On March 10, 2025, X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a significant global outage affecting users across various regions. Reports indicate that the platform became inaccessible around 10 a.m. UK time, with users unable to load the website or access posts through the mobile application.

Scope and Duration of the Outage

The outage's impact was widespread, with over 40,000 users reporting issues starting around 6 a.m. Eastern Time in the United States. Users encountered continuous buffering and error messages indicating posts were not loading. 

NEW YORK POST

\By 6:24 a.m. ET, the number of user reports in the U.S. had decreased from over 21,000 to 403, suggesting a gradual restoration of services. 

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User Reactions

During the downtime, many frustrated users turned to alternative social media platforms, such as Meta's Threads, to discuss the glitches and share their experiences. 

NEW YORK POST

Company Response

As of now, X has not issued an official statement regarding the cause of the outage or the measures taken to resolve it.