Facebook is back! DownDetector shows most users regaining access to social media platform

Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal
Updated ·1 min read
A mobile phone screen displays the icons for the social networking apps Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
A mobile phone screen displays the icons for the social networking apps Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Users of Facebook and Instagram were unable to access the social media websites Tuesday morning.

According to DownDetector, the issue is starting to come to an end, as users for both platforms experienced outages all over.

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Here's what you need to know:

Is Facebook fixed? When will Instagram be back up?

According to DownDetector, Facebook and Instagram appear to be returning for most users despite no official timetable announcement for repairs.

Was Facebook down today?

According to DownDetector.com, there have been 20,668 reports of Facebook issues reported at 12:11 p.m. ET.

The number of outages is currently falling. The peak was 581,224 outages reported at 10:26 a.m. ET.

Reports indicate 76% citing login errors, 16% app issues and 8% website problems.

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Was Instagram down today?

According to DownDetector.com, there have been 4,200 reports of Instagram issues reported at 12:13 p.m. ET.

The number of outages is currently falling. The peak was 91,997 outages reported at 10:28 a.m. ET.

Reports indicate 60% citing app issues, 27% feed problems and 13% login issues.

Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Facebook down 2024: DownDetector shows outage over for most users