Thousands of Users Affected as Platforms Go Down Unexpectedly
March 29, 2025 – Social media platforms X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit experienced widespread outages across the United States, leaving thousands of users unable to access their accounts, post updates, or view content.
Massive Outages Reported on Downdetector
Issue reports surged on Downdetector, a platform that tracks real-time outages. Users began reporting problems with X and Reddit around 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with a peak disruption affecting more than 20,000 users.
- X Issues: Users were unable to refresh their feeds, post tweets, or send direct messages. Some reported being logged out unexpectedly.
- Reddit Problems: Many Reddit users received “503 Service Unavailable” errors when trying to load pages, while others faced infinite loading screens.
Outages Affect Major U.S. Cities
The disruptions were most severe in major metropolitan areas, including:
✅ New York City
✅ Los Angeles
✅ Chicago
✅ Houston
✅ Washington D.C.
Possible Causes & Official Response
Neither X nor Reddit have provided an official explanation for the outages. However, experts speculate that a server overload or a technical failure could be the cause. Some users on Reddit suggested a potential cyberattack or system update glitch.
Platforms Are Slowly Restoring Service
As of 6:00 PM ET, X and Reddit have begun restoring access, but some users still face issues. Downdetector reports a decline in outage reports, suggesting gradual recovery.
