On February 16, 2026, thousands of users experienced significant issues accessing X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter. Reports flooded into Downdetector, revealing a widespread outage affecting both the app and the website.
X Experiences Outage
According to Downdetector, over 3,000 reports indicated problems with the platform. The majority of users, more than half, faced difficulties with the app itself. Moreover, various users reported specific issues affecting their experience.
User Reports and Feedback
- Approximately 20% of users experienced problems accessing their main feed.
- 16% reported complications with the website.
- Many users expressed frustration, highlighting a lack of notifications and delayed replies.
Comments on Downdetector reflected users’ dissatisfaction. One user humorously remarked on the platform’s reliability, while another noted the absence of notifications and issues with follow requests over the past 72 hours.
The problems reportedly started around 1:05 PM GMT, leading to a surge of complaints and discussions among users online. While the exact cause of the outage remains unclear, affected users are awaiting further updates on the situation.
X is a critical platform for many, especially for artists and content creators. Users hope for a swift resolution to restore normal functionality and communication.
