On Friday, X and Grok experienced a significant outage that affected users worldwide. Reports of accessibility issues began to surge on DownDetector at approximately 10:00 AM ET. According to Cisco’s ThousandEyes outage map, more than 600 X servers globally were reportedly experiencing problems.
Users attempting to access the platforms were met with connection errors from Cloudflare or were unable to load posts and feeds entirely. While many users regained access by around 11:00 AM ET, the service has remained inconsistent. Many reported receiving messages stating, “Something went wrong. Try reloading,” indicating ongoing issues even after the initial outage appeared to resolve.
Details of the Outage
The disruption affected both the website and mobile applications. Users across various regions encountered difficulties, which prompted heightened activity on outage reporting sites. As the situation progressed, some users reported intermittent access to updated posts, but issues with loading feeds persisted, suggesting that the platform was not fully operational.
At this time, the exact cause of the outage remains unclear. X has not responded to inquiries from The Verge regarding the incident. As users continue to face challenges accessing content, many are left awaiting further updates from the platform.
The Impact on Users and Services
The outage highlights the vulnerabilities that can affect online platforms, especially those with a global user base. As reliance on digital communication grows, such disruptions can lead to significant frustrations for users seeking immediate access to information and social interaction.
As the situation develops, it remains critical for X to provide clarity on the issues users are facing and the steps being taken to rectify them. Continued monitoring of the platform’s functionality is essential as users report fluctuating access.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the cause and resolution of the outage.
