Unexpected outages at Facebook and Instagram have caused frustration and panic among users!
Initial reports already revealed an exceptional number of outages, preventing access to accounts.
Instagram & Facebook are both currently down. pic.twitter.com/VpJCmwJ7It
— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 5, 2024
These technical problems affected not only the Facebook application, but all Meta services, including WhatsApp Messenger, Threads, Meta Quest headsets and Instagram.
The hashtag #FacebookDown was causing a buzz on alternative social networks, allowing users to express their displeasure… or joy at Meta’s setback.
Meta had not yet given a full explanation at the time of publishing.
No assurances on account security have been given, generating speculation among users.