Snapchat users faced widespread disruptions on Thursday night, with many claiming difficulty in logging in, sending messages, and overall app performance. According to DownDetector, the outage started around 9:30 PM EST and peaked at 10:45 PM EST, leaving many users frustrated and searching for answers.
According to reports from affected users, over 50% were unable to log in, 30% faced general app malfunctions, and 20% encountered server connection errors. With no instant response from Snapchat, users turned to X to express their frustrations, share memes, and confirm whether others were facing the same error.
A flood of complaints on social media highlighted the widespread nature of the outage. Phrases like "everyone running to X to check if Snapchat is broken for anyone else" trended as users sought updates. Many expressed concern over potential account security issues, while others were simply frustrated by the unexpected disruption.
By 5:00 AM ET on Friday, the problem appeared to be resolved, as DownDetector showed no further reports of problems. However, Snapchat has yet to provide an official reason for the downtime, leaving users speculating about possible technical failures or server overloads.
The incident adds to the growing list of social media outages that have disrupted digital communication recently. As Snapchat continues to be a popular platform for millions of people, unexpected outages like this one highlight the app's reliance on unstable server infrastructure and the importance of timely communication from the company regarding major service disruptions.
While the service has been restored, users will likely be looking for an official statement from Snapchat regarding the cause of the outage and any solutions to avoid similar problems.