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AppWizard

August 19, 2026

Monzo users reporting issues with the online banking app

Reports of difficulties with the Monzo app began around 11 a.m., escalating to over 3,000 users reporting issues by 1 p.m. and more than 1,000 continuing to report problems by 4 p.m. Users in major cities, including Liverpool, Leeds, London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh, experienced disruptions. A survey revealed that 76% of users faced issues, with 11% struggling with funds transfers and 9% with mobile banking. Monzo acknowledged the difficulties, stating that the app was "experiencing issues" and full functionality was temporarily unavailable, but essential services like card payments and cash withdrawals remained operational. Monzo's spokesperson indicated they were addressing a technical issue and had switched to their backup system, Monzo Stand-in, allowing most features to continue. Downdetector is a platform for users to report issues with various services, tracking problems by comparing user reports to typical levels for that time.

AppWizard

August 19, 2026

Thousands affected as Monzo app hit by ‘technical issues’

Monzo is experiencing technical issues affecting certain functionalities of its app, leading to the implementation of a temporary backup service called Monzo Stand-in. Users reported difficulties with the app, with over 3,000 outages noted on DownDetector. Despite the issues, customers can still check balances, make card payments, withdraw cash, freeze cards, and send or receive bank transfers. Monzo is actively investigating the problem and working on a fix to restore full service.

AppWizard

August 19, 2026

Is Steam Down? Is It Tuesday? It May Just Be Maintenance Day

Steam typically undergoes maintenance for approximately 10 to 30 minutes on select Tuesday evenings, usually between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET. This routine maintenance is not prominently published but is well-known among the gaming community.

AppWizard

August 18, 2026

Is Vinted down? Users report issues with app and login

Users have been experiencing login issues with the Vinted app since approximately 3 PM, with reports indicating that 67% of the problems are related to the app itself and 26% specifically to login difficulties. The disruptions have been widespread across the UK, particularly in cities like London, Birmingham, and Leeds. Downdetector reported that a significant number of users were unable to access their profiles, sales, and orders, with many expressing their frustrations on social media. Vinted confirmed that they experienced a temporary technical issue that has since been resolved.

AppWizard

August 18, 2026

Is Lloyds Bank down? Customers complain about app issues

Users of Lloyds Bank's app and online banking services experienced significant difficulties starting around 11 AM, with reports indicating problems since 6:36 AM EDT. Complaints came from various locations across the UK, particularly in major cities like London, Birmingham, and Leeds. Approximately 70% of issues were related to the app, 13% involved login difficulties, and 10% pertained to online banking functionalities. Lloyds Bank acknowledged the technical difficulties and advised users to log in again or try later. Users of Halifax and Bank of Scotland also reported similar issues. Downdetector is a platform that monitors and reports service disruptions, and it confirmed that Lloyds Bank's app is now functioning as intended.

AppWizard

July 22, 2026

Facebook Outage Today (July 22): Is Facebook & Messenger Down Today? Hundreds Report Login, Feed & Messaging Issues Across US & UK – Check Services Affected | Facebook & Messenger Downdetector Status

On July 22, Facebook and Messenger users reported accessibility issues starting around 7:50 a.m. Eastern Time, with a notable increase in complaints on Downdetector, indicating disruptions. Users experienced problems such as inability to log in, News Feed failing to load, issues with the app and website access, and Messenger messages not sending. The disruptions affected multiple Meta services, including the Facebook website, mobile application, and login services. Most reports came from the United States and the United Kingdom, with users from other countries also affected. Meta had not confirmed the cause of the outage or provided a restoration timeline. Users were advised to try troubleshooting steps and to wait for updates from Meta.

AppWizard

July 22, 2026

Is Facebook Messenger Down Right Now? Here’s the Latest on Today’s Wider Meta Outage Reports Across Platforms

Users are reporting access issues with Meta's platforms, particularly Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday morning. However, Facebook Messenger appears to be functioning normally, with no significant increase in complaints noted in the past 24 hours and the last confirmed incident occurring about five weeks ago. The situation is fluid, and outage data may change rapidly. Users should consult live outage-tracking sites or try sending messages to determine Messenger's current status. Historically, Messenger has experienced outages independent of or coinciding with disruptions to Facebook and Instagram. There were significant outages reported on Sunday affecting users globally. As of Wednesday morning, Facebook and Instagram are confirmed to have elevated outage reports, while Messenger's status remains less clear.

AppWizard

July 22, 2026

Meta outage leaves Facebook, Instagram & Messenger down

A disruption at Meta has caused access issues for users on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger as of July 19, starting around 3:18 PM. Downdetector reported over 400 complaints peaking at 3:48 PM. Facebook users faced a message indicating their accounts were temporarily unavailable on the desktop version, while approximately 53 percent of reported issues were related to the website version. Mobile access to Facebook remained functional, and users could navigate the Instagram mobile app despite facing difficulties accessing their feeds. The outage has resulted in user frustration, and Meta has not provided a timeline for resolution.

AppWizard

July 20, 2026

Instagram down: Thousands complain of outage amid troubles with Meta’s Facebook, Messenger; how to fix issues

On Sunday, July 19, users reported difficulties accessing Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, with over 4,000 reports for Instagram, more than 3,000 for Facebook, and over 100 for Messenger logged on Downdetector. Users experienced various issues, including unresponsive home pages, inability to post stories, and error messages indicating temporary unavailability of accounts. The outage was global, affecting users from various locations, and the cause remains unclear with no official communication from Meta. Suggested remedies for users included clearing cache and checking network connections, although these may not resolve the underlying problems due to the outage.

AppWizard

July 19, 2026

Facebook desktop version hit by global outage

The desktop version of Facebook experienced a global outage on Sunday morning, causing users to receive messages indicating their accounts were “currently unavailable due to a site issue.” The platform returned to normal operations just before noon after approximately three hours of downtime. During this period, the DownDetector website noted a spike in searches for “Facebook down,” peaking around 9 am. While the desktop version faced issues, the mobile app continued to function largely without disruption, although some users had difficulties uploading content or sending messages. Instagram users also reported problems, receiving error messages related to viewing and sharing posts. Meta had not issued an official statement regarding the outage. Approximately 1.5% to 2% of Facebook's estimated 3 billion monthly active users access the platform exclusively via desktop, while over 81% use mobile devices.