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AppWizard

April 28, 2026

Is Facebook down? Is the Facebook app working?

Mariska Hargitay will make her Broadway debut in the production of Every Brilliant Thing this spring. Facebook users experienced disruptions on a Sunday evening, starting shortly after 7 p.m., with issues primarily from the mobile app and difficulties accessing accounts. There is no official timeline for resolution of these issues.

Winsage

April 27, 2026

Microsoft 365 and Outlook are down to start the work week

Microsoft 365 and Outlook are experiencing significant outages globally, with issues reported starting around 4:50 AM ET. Microsoft has acknowledged the situation and is investigating a rise in error rates linked to two scenarios as a potential cause. They are providing updates through their Microsoft 365 Status account on X and maintaining a status page for real-time information. Users are encouraged to discuss their experiences on Reddit at r/WindowsCentral.

AppWizard

April 19, 2026

Is Facebook down? Messenger and Facebook outages reported

On April 15, users experienced disruptions with Facebook and Messenger, starting around 10:40 a.m. and escalating throughout the morning. By noon, several hundred outage reports were noted. DownDetector confirmed the trend of complaints, but there was no official communication regarding the cause or resolution timeline.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Facebook messenger down. Users have problems with Facebook, Messenger

Mariska Hargitay will make her Broadway debut in "Every Brilliant Thing" this spring. Facebook is experiencing significant user disruptions, with 44% of users reporting difficulties with comments and messaging, 22% unable to access the website, and 19% encountering app problems. Nearly 60% of Facebook Messenger users are facing issues related to sending and receiving messages, with 15% struggling to log in and 14% unable to access the Messenger website. There is no clear timeline for resolving these issues.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Facebook Messenger down? Meta users report problems

Facebook Messenger has been experiencing significant disruptions since approximately 11:16 AM EDT on Wednesday, as reported by users and documented on Downdetector. On the same day, Meta launched its new AI model, Muse Spark, designed to replace Llama 4 and enhance features across its platforms, including Messenger. Muse Spark is currently accessible only in the United States.

AppWizard

April 1, 2026

Russia’s Max Messenger Down Amid Efforts to Curb Telegram

Max, a state-run messaging application in Russia, is facing operational challenges as authorities increase efforts to restrict access to Telegram. Users have reported issues such as the app failing to launch, inability to send or receive messages, and loss of chat histories. Complaints have primarily come from major cities, including Moscow and St. Petersburg. This is the second outage for Max within three days, with the previous disruption on March 30. Despite being marketed as a reliable alternative, the app's reliability is questioned as Roskomnadzor plans to block Telegram on April 1. Over 6,600 complaints regarding Telegram were documented in the past 24 hours, with accessibility reportedly reduced to around 30%. Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, criticized the government's actions as an attempt to force citizens to use Max, which he claims is designed for surveillance and political censorship. The situation stems from Roskomnadzor's intention to block Telegram, first announced on February 10, following a complete ban on WhatsApp and other restricted platforms.

AppWizard

March 16, 2026

Russia’s long-anticipated block of messenger app Telegram has begun, experts say

Telegram is experiencing significant outages across Russia, with users reporting issues such as the inability to open the app, send messages, and load media content. Outage-tracking platforms have recorded a surge in complaints, increasing from approximately 6,000 on Saturday to around 12,000 by Sunday. Major urban centers, including Moscow and St. Petersburg, have reported the highest concentrations of issues. Experts suggest that government actions may be contributing to these outages, particularly affecting access via home and mobile Internet. Additionally, the desktop version of the app has recently begun to show problems, indicating a troubling trend for the messaging service.

AppWizard

March 11, 2026

Instagram Down Worldwide: Thousands Report Messaging, DM And App Loading Issues On Meta Platform

On March 11, 2026, at around 8:45 AM IST, Meta's Instagram experienced a significant service disruption affecting thousands of users. Over 4,700 complaints were reported on Downdetector, primarily related to the direct messaging feature, with the number of complaints quickly rising to over 10,000 globally. Users in India reported a technical glitch and a decline in app performance, with 71% experiencing issues with the mobile app, 20% with server connections, and 5% with frozen feeds. Many users took to X to express their frustrations, using phrases like “I’m cooked.” Despite the widespread complaints, Meta has not issued a formal statement, and its status page indicated no known issues for several hours. Users are advised not to reinstall their apps as the issue seems to be server-related.

AppWizard

March 11, 2026

Facing Instagram messaging glitches, connection issues and other failures in US? Thousands report app outa

Instagram experienced a service disruption affecting its messaging system, with over 10,000 users reporting issues primarily in the United States. Key functionalities impacted included the inability to send or respond to Direct Messages (DMs), leading to interruptions in conversations. Users faced challenges like messages failing to send, stagnant replies, and difficulties loading content. Additionally, some users reported issues with posting and publishing content. There was no official statement from Meta regarding the cause of the disruption.

AppWizard

February 18, 2026

YouTube fixes major outage that knocked the platform offline for hours

YouTube experienced a significant outage affecting its services, including YouTube Music, YouTube Kids, and YouTube TV, primarily due to issues with its recommendations system. Downdetector recorded 300,000 to 350,000 user reports in the U.S. and numerous complaints globally. By late evening, YouTube confirmed that full service was restored across all platforms, and no videos or accounts were deleted during the disruption. YouTube's engineers are expected to investigate the cause of the failure to prevent future occurrences.