On Thursday afternoon, Reddit and X faced widespread outages, impacting tens of thousands of users across the United States. According to Downdetector, more than 30,000 users reported issues accessing Reddit, while over 18,000 users experienced problems with X.
Key Highlights:
Reddit and X Face Server Errors and Loading Issues
The outages began around Thursday afternoon, with users reporting various issues. Many Reddit users encountered server error messages, suggesting problems with Reddit’s servers. Meanwhile, X users experienced difficulties loading the platform and were unable to view or post updates.
Elon Musk’s Cyberattack Claims for X
The outages are not the first disruptions to hit X, with the platform having experienced similar incidents in recent weeks. CEO Elon Musk previously attributed a massive cyberattack to these interruptions. Musk suggested that the cyberattack was part of a larger ongoing issue, stating, “There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against X. We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources.”
Musk hinted that the attack could involve a coordinated effort by a group or even a nation, underscoring the severity of the disruptions. Despite these claims, X did not provide an immediate comment on Thursday’s outage.
Reddit’s Cause for Outage Remains Unclear
While Musk has attributed X’s outages to cyberattacks, the cause of Reddit’s disruption remains unclear. Some users speculated that the issues could be due to technical maintenance or server failures. However, Downdetector’s tracking of both platforms showed significant service disruptions across the U.S., impacting users’ ability to interact with both platforms.
Ongoing Issues for Reddit and X Users
The outages experienced by Reddit and X on Thursday have left many users frustrated and unable to access their favorite platforms. While Elon Musk has hinted at a cyberattack as the cause for X’s disruptions, Reddit has yet to provide any official explanation for its issues.
As the disruptions continue to affect social media users, it remains unclear how both companies will address these ongoing problems. For real-time updates on the situation, users are encouraged to check Downdetector or the official Twitter accounts of Reddit and X.
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