Reddit Experiences Major Outage Affecting Tens Of Thousands

On Thursday afternoon, March 27, 2025, social media giant Reddit experienced a significant outage that left tens of thousands of users frustrated and unable to access the platform. Reports of issues began to surface around 2:40 p.m. EDT, quickly escalating to over 35,000 users reporting problems by 3:15 p.m. EDT, according to outage tracking site DownDetector.

Most of the reported issues stemmed from the Reddit app, with 47% of users experiencing difficulties, while 42% encountered problems with the website, and 11% faced server connection issues. Users attempting to log in were met with error messages stating, "This page isn’t working right now," or encountered blank screens, further amplifying their frustration.

The outage was not isolated to Reddit; at the same time, users of X, formerly known as Twitter, also reported glitches, with over 15,800 people experiencing issues. This dual outage prompted many users to flock to X to share their experiences and seek information.

Reddit's official status account on X acknowledged the problems, stating that the company was "currently investigating this issue." By 3:48 p.m. EDT, Reddit announced that it had implemented a fix and was monitoring the results. However, as of 3:45 p.m. EDT, there were still over 28,000 users reporting issues, indicating that the fix had not fully resolved the outage.

According to various reports, the majority of users affected were located on the West Coast, particularly in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, where Reddit is headquartered. New York also reported a significant number of outages.

In a status post, Reddit described the situation as "degraded performance," and by 12:48 p.m. PT, the platform had deployed a fix. Despite the swift response, users continued to experience issues, with many taking to social media to express their frustrations and share humorous takes on the situation.

"WTF am I supposed to read while I'm eating?" one user lamented, while another quipped, "How will I find the answers to all my niche questions now?" Others offered less sympathetic remarks, with one saying, "Reddit is down? Time to go outside and remember what sunlight feels like."

The recent outage is reminiscent of previous incidents in November 2024, when Reddit faced back-to-back outages within 24 hours. During those incidents, over 47,000 users reported issues during the first outage, and more than 76,000 users faced problems the following day, leading Reddit to attribute the outages to a bug in a recent update.

Interestingly, the timing of the Reddit outage coincided with recent issues faced by Meta's platforms, Facebook and Instagram, which also experienced outages just days prior. This has led to speculation about whether there might be any underlying connectivity issues affecting multiple platforms.

As social media continues to play a critical role in daily communication and information sharing, outages like these can have widespread implications. Users rely on platforms like Reddit not just for entertainment but also for news, advice, and community interaction.

In the wake of the outage, many users are left wondering about the reliability of these platforms and the potential for future disruptions. As Reddit works to resolve the current issues and restore full functionality, users are eagerly awaiting updates and hoping for a swift return to normalcy.

This outage serves as a reminder of the fragility of digital communication and the importance of maintaining robust infrastructure to support the vast number of users who rely on these services daily. As more people turn to social media for connection and information, the stakes of these outages become increasingly high.

While Reddit has assured users that it is investigating the cause of the outage, the specifics remain unclear. The company did not immediately respond to requests for further comment from media outlets, leaving many users in the dark about what exactly went wrong.

As the situation develops, users are encouraged to stay updated via Reddit's official channels and other news outlets. The community's resilience and humor in the face of such disruptions highlight the unique culture that has developed around these platforms, turning moments of frustration into shared experiences.

For now, users can only hope for a speedy resolution as they navigate the challenges of a world increasingly reliant on digital communication.