In a stunning turn of events, Facebook has been plunged into darkness as the platform experiences a widespread shutdown. Users worldwide are left scrambling as they encounter error messages and blank screens upon attempting to access the social media giant.
The outage, which commenced around 3pm, has triggered a wave of panic among Facebook’s vast user base. Reports flooding in from across the globe indicate that over 17,000 users have been impacted by the shutdown, with issues ranging from website inaccessibility to app malfunction and login failures.
Downdetector, the go-to platform for monitoring online service disruptions, reveals the staggering scale of the crisis. An alarming 64% of affected users are reporting problems with the website, while 22% are struggling with the app, and 14% are unable to log in.
But the chaos doesn’t end there. Instagram, Facebook’s sister platform, is also reeling from the shutdown, compounding the frustration for social media enthusiasts. With more than 9,000 outage reports pouring in, Instagram users find themselves locked out of the photo-sharing platform, with a staggering 88% experiencing issues with the app’s functionality.
The abrupt shutdown of Facebook and Instagram has sent shockwaves through the online community, disrupting communication, commerce, and entertainment on an unprecedented scale. Technical teams are undoubtedly working around the clock to rectify the situation, but for now, users are left in the dark, anxiously awaiting the return of their beloved social platforms.
As the world grapples with this unexpected turn of events, stay tuned for further updates on the Facebook shutdown saga.
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