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Instagram recovers after brief outage disrupts US users

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Posted on February 5, 2026

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· Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Instagram recovers after brief outage disrupts US users
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Feb 4 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms' Instagram was down for more than 10,000 users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.    There were 10,108 incidents of

Instagram recovers after brief outage disrupts US users

Overview of Instagram's Recent Outage

Feb 4 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms' Instagram rebounded after a brief outage affected more than 10,000 users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector.com.    There were 10,108 incidents of people reporting issues with the social media platform, as of 8.30 p.m. ET, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources.

Meta did not respond to a Reuters' request for comment.

User Impact and Recovery

The number of incidents, however, had dropped sharply just one hour later.

Company Response

(Reporting by Fabiola Arámburo in Mexico City and Hyunsu Yim in Barcelona; Editing by Rashmi Aich and Sherry Jacob-Phillips)

Key Takeaways

  • Instagram experienced a significant outage.
  • Over 10,000 US users were affected.
  • Downdetector tracked the incidents.
  • Meta Platforms owns Instagram.
  • The outage was reported on Wednesday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an outage?
An outage refers to a period when a service or system is unavailable or not functioning properly, often due to technical issues or maintenance.
What is a tracking website?
A tracking website monitors and reports on the status of various services, including outages, by collecting user reports and data from multiple sources.
What is Meta Platforms?
Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, Inc., is a technology company that owns and operates various social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook.
What is Downdetector?
Downdetector is a website that tracks and reports on service outages for various online platforms by aggregating user-reported issues and status updates.
What is user impact?
User impact refers to the effect that an outage or service disruption has on users, including their ability to access and use the service.

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