Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) experienced a significant outage in the United States on Wednesday morning, leaving thousands of users unable to access the site or app.
According to outage tracking website Downdetector.com, more than 15,400 users had reported issues by 9:52 a.m. ET. The platform aggregates reports from a variety of sources, including user-submitted complaints and error messages, to track real-time service disruptions.
While the exact cause of the outage remains unclear, the scale of the disruption led to a wave of user frustration. Many were unable to load timelines, post content, or use features like notifications and direct messaging.
As of the time of reporting, X has not issued any official statement or update regarding the outage. A Reuters request for comment also went unanswered.
The outage comes amid increased scrutiny of the platform’s stability and performance under Elon Musk’s leadership. Users have repeatedly raised concerns about functionality and reliability, particularly during peak usage hours or during major events.
The disruption has temporarily cut off access for many who rely on X for breaking news, public discourse, and personal communication, raising fresh questions about the platform’s resilience and technical upkeep.
