Reddit down: Thousands of users report problem with accessing website and app

Reddit is experiencing significant disruptions with both its app and website, as a surge of users took to social media to express their frustrations over being unable to access the platform. The company has acknowledged the problem, citing increased error rates and confirming that an investigation is underway. According to outage tracking site Downdetector, reports of issues peaked around 5:43 PM, with approximately 20,000 complaints logged in the United States alone. Users in India have also reported difficulties, with over 400 individuals citing access problems. The breakdown of the issues reveals that 63% of users experienced difficulties with the Reddit app, while 29% faced challenges with the website, and 7% reported problems related to server connections. Reddit addressed the situation on its status page, stating, "We are aware that users are seeing increased error rates when browsing Reddit and are currently investigating." In a subsequent update, Reddit announced that it had identified the cause of the outage and implemented a fix, assuring users that it would continue monitoring the situation. The platform later confirmed that the "incident has been resolved." This isn't the first time Reddit has faced such challenges; it previously encountered outages linked to issues with Amazon Web Services, which affected a large portion of the internet. However, that problem was resolved within a few hours. As the outage unfolded, social media platforms like X were abuzz with users trying to determine if the issues were widespread or unique to their accounts. One user on X shared their relief upon discovering that the outage was not due to a ban on their account, while another lamented, "I can’t believe the app is so buggy… nothing works." The community's reactions varied widely, with some users humorously urging Reddit to resolve the issues quickly, expressing their eagerness to return to their usual browsing habits. The situation serves as a reminder of the reliance on social media platforms for daily interaction and engagement.