X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, suffered two widespread outages today, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts, refresh their feeds, or post content. The back-to-back disruptions have raised fears of underlying technical issues affecting the network.
The first outage occurred around 9 AM UK time, with users reporting login issues, slow loading times, and failed posts. According to monitoring service DownForEveryoneOrJustMe, complaints spiked as the outage spread globally, impacting users across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Service was restored for most users within 30 minutes, leading many to believe the issue had been resolved.
However, just hours later, a second outage struck, causing another wave of complaints as users found themselves logged out or unable to load the platform. Reports of feed failures and error messages flooded alternative social media platforms like Reddit, Threads, and Bluesky, where frustrated users speculated about the cause.
Despite the platform's history of brief technical failures, some users worry that these outages indicate a deeper, systemic issue. Under Elon Musk’s ownership since October 2022, X has faced several high-profile outages, fueling ongoing concerns about infrastructure stability and technical oversight.
While X has yet to release an official statement explaining today's disruptions, the site is gradually coming back online for most users. Monitoring platforms show that problem reports have significantly declined, suggesting that the company's engineers are working on restoring full functionality.
The outages have also sparked heated online discussions, with many X critics—especially Bluesky users—mocking the platform. Some labeled it a "failing network," while others accused it of being a "misinformation hub." The disruptions have reignited debates over whether X remains a reliable and essential social media service or whether users should seek alternative platforms.
For now, X appears to be stabilizing, but with no official communication from the company, users are left wondering if today's incidents were isolated glitches—or a sign of bigger technical problems ahead.