Reddit down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows

Vonbon Hill

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21-11-2024

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A widespread outage affecting Reddit is currently impacting thousands of users, according to Downdetector. The outage reporting website shows a significant spike in reported problems starting around [Insert Time of Outage]. Users are reporting difficulties accessing the platform, with many unable to load the site or specific subreddits.

The Extent of the Outage

Downdetector, which aggregates user-reported outages across various platforms, indicates that the issue is widespread, with reports flooding in from across various geographic locations. While the exact number of affected users remains unconfirmed, the sheer volume of complaints suggests a substantial disruption to Reddit's service.

Reported Problems

Users are primarily reporting issues with website accessibility. Common complaints include:

• Inability to load the website: Many users report receiving error messages or experiencing extremely slow loading times.
• Specific subreddit inaccessibility: Some users are reporting issues accessing particular subreddits, while others are experiencing platform-wide issues.
• Login failures: Problems logging into accounts are also among the reported issues.

Reddit's Response

At the time of writing, Reddit has not yet issued an official statement acknowledging the outage or providing an estimated time of restoration. We will update this article as soon as more information becomes available.

What to Do if You're Affected

If you're experiencing difficulties accessing Reddit, there isn't much you can do except wait for the platform to restore its services. Checking Downdetector and social media for updates can help you gauge the scope of the problem and whether it's a widespread issue or an isolated problem on your end. Restarting your device or checking your internet connection is a good preliminary troubleshooting step, although these are unlikely to resolve a server-side outage.

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information emerges.