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Social media platform X back up after brief outage, Downdetector shows

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Posted on August 28, 2024

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· Last updated: January 29, 2026

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(Reuters) -Social media platform X was back up on Tuesday night after an outage that lasted less than an hour, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources including users, showed less than 500 reports of outages in the U.S. as of 11:46 p.m. ET. […]

(Reuters) -Social media platform X was back up on Tuesday night after an outage that lasted less than an hour, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources including users, showed less than 500 reports of outages in the U.S. as of 11:46 p.m. ET.

There were more than 36,500 reports at the peak of the outage at 11:18 p.m. ET.

The reports of outages in Canada and the UK dropped to under 100, from over 3,300 in Canada and 1,600 in the UK as of 11:20 p.m. ET.

The cause of the outage is not yet known.

X did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment after regular business hours.

(Reporting by Maria Ponnezhath in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D’Souza)

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 Downdetector?
Downdetector is a website that tracks service outages by collecting user reports and data from various sources to provide real-time information on service availability.
What is a social media platform?
A social media platform is an online service that allows users to create, share, and interact with content and connect with others, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
What is a status report?
A status report is a document or communication that provides an update on the current state of a project, service, or system, often including issues and resolutions.
What is user feedback?
User feedback is information provided by users about their experiences with a product or service, which can be used to improve functionality and user satisfaction.

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