X, a popular social media platform, has been experiencing a series of outages throughout Monday, leaving users unable to load their feeds across both mobile and desktop applications. The issues, which started around 5:40 AM ET, have resulted in users being stuck in an endless loading loop, with error messages popping up on the web version of the platform.
According to Downdetector, a website that tracks online outages, the first widespread issue occurred at around 5:40 AM ET, with reports of outages coming in from users globally. Netblocks, a digital rights organization, has also confirmed that the outages are affecting users worldwide. The platform's loading issues have been intermittent, with X going down for several minutes at a time before users are able to refresh their feeds again.
The cause of the outages is currently unknown, and X has yet to comment on the issue. However, the platform's competitors, such as Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon, have remained active and accessible, providing users with alternative platforms to jump to while X works on resolving its issues.
The outages have likely caused frustration among X's user base, particularly those who rely on the platform for business or personal purposes. The repeated issues have also raised concerns about the platform's reliability and ability to handle user traffic. This is not the first time X has experienced outages, and the frequency of such incidents has led to questions about the platform's infrastructure and maintenance.
As the outages continue, users are taking to other social media platforms to express their frustration and find alternative ways to connect with others. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of having a robust and reliable online infrastructure, particularly for platforms that have become an integral part of daily life.
This story is developing, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, users are advised to try reloading the platform or switching to alternative platforms to stay connected.