Archive · 15 Aug 2025
X Service Restored After Global Outage
X, previously known as Twitter, experienced a temporary global outage.
People couldn't use the app or website properly, like logging in or seeing posts.
The problem began on Thursday, August 14th, and many users reported issues, especially in the US.
While the cause is unknown, the service was restored after a short while.
Both the app and website were impacted.
X (formerly Twitter) service was restored after a global outage.
The outage began on Thursday, August 14th, with reports spiking around 8:25 PM IST.
Users worldwide reported issues with login, feed access, and posting updates.
Downdetector recorded over 18,000 reports in the US at the peak of the outage.
The site and app were both affected, with varying degrees of impact across regions.
- Who
- X (Twitter) users
- What
- X (Twitter) service disruption
- When
- Thursday, August 14th, evening
- Where
- Globally, with significant reports from the US, Europe, Asia, and Middle East.
- Why
- Unknown; no official statement released
- Affected Platform
- X (Twitter)
- Issue Reported
- Login, Feed Access, Posting
- Affected Regions
- Worldwide
- Report Tracking
- Downdetector
- US Reports at Peak
- Over 18,000
- Duration
- Brief
Sources
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