Instagram Outage Affects Thousands in US

Meta's platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, experienced a significant outage in the U.S. on January 15, 2025, with over 10,000 reports of issues logged on Downdetector. The outage primarily affected Instagram, where approximately 67% of users reported problems, including login difficulties and server connection issues. Although Meta has not officially acknowledged the outage, reports indicated that the situation began to improve by mid-morning, with incidents dropping significantly by 9:32 a.m. ET. Users flocked to alternative social media platforms to express their frustrations and seek updates. This incident follows a pattern of previous disruptions that Meta's platforms have faced, raising concerns among users about the reliability of these services. As of now, the extent of the outage appears to be concentrated in certain regions, particularly on the East Coast, with some reports from other areas like Southern California and Texas.