Reddit, X users report outages, according to Downdetector
Reddit and X Experience Service Disruptions
Both Reddit and X encountered widespread service disruptions on Thursday afternoon, with intermittent outages affecting both platforms, according to data from Downdetector.
Reports of issues began to spike around 3 p.m. ET as thousands of users flooded Downdetector, a site that tracks real-time problems and outages across websites and services.
At the peak of the disruptions, more than 30,000 users reported issues accessing Reddit, while over 15,000 users flagged problems with X.
On Reddit, users reported issues with loading posts, logging in, and accessing subreddits, while X users mentioned problems with timeline loading, posting, and direct messaging.
The cause of the outages remains unclear.
Neither company has provided a statement on whether the issues were related or coincidental.
The Post has reached out to both companies for comment.
These disruptions are part of a series of recent tech outages affecting major platforms, raising concerns over infrastructure reliability as more users rely on these services for communication and content.
