A significant technical issue has hit Instagram, with thousands of users reporting problems sending messages and accessing direct messages (DMs) on the platform. According to Downdetector, which tracks service outages, the issues began at approximately 5.14 pm on Tuesday.
As of now, over 2,000 reports have been filed, indicating a substantial disruption to the Meta-owned photo-sharing platform. Users have taken to rival social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), to express their frustration and check if others are experiencing similar issues.
“Ignored your DM? No, I didn’t!! Instagram is down!!” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter).
In June, the Meta-owned app faced a global outage. As per website outage tracking website Downdetector, over 6,500 users reported issues with accessing the platform in India at the peak of an outage at around 12.02 p.m.
About 58 per cent reported problems with the feed, 32 per cent with the app, and 10 per cent with server connection. Users from Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and others faced issues with the app.
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