A significant outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) has disrupted numerous popular applications worldwide, affecting millions of users. Major platforms such as Snapchat, Fortnite, Roblox, Canva, and Duolingo experienced service interruptions on October 25, 2023, as the cloud service provider faced infrastructure issues. Reports indicate a widespread impact, with users experiencing difficulties across various digital services.
According to Down Detector, a website that tracks service outages, numerous applications have been affected, including those of major corporations like McDonald’s and Apple. In a post on social media platform X, Game Union TV highlighted the extent of the disruption, stating, “AWS infrastructure collapsed and thousands of their clients are facing issues, affecting everything from Asana to Crunchyroll.”
Several companies have promptly issued statements to inform their users about the situation. Cielco Wigle Inc, a smart thermostat provider, stated, “Please note that due to a widespread Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage, you may experience a temporary disruption in our services.” The company emphasized that the issue was affecting numerous digital services globally.
Similarly, Yala Softwares acknowledged the outage, stating, “Temporary Service Disruption. Please note that due to a widespread AWS outage, you may experience a temporary disruption in our services.” The message echoed concerns shared by other affected businesses.
In a separate statement, a spokesperson for Coinbase confirmed that many users were unable to access their accounts due to the ongoing AWS outage. “Our team is working on the issue and we’ll provide updates here. All funds are safe,” the spokesperson reassured users.
At this time, AWS has not released an official statement regarding the cause of the outage or the estimated time for resolution. The situation remains fluid, with many users and companies monitoring the developments closely.
As the situation unfolds, affected users are encouraged to stay updated through official channels. Reports will continue to emerge regarding the impact of this significant outage on businesses and individuals alike.
