Instagram went down for hundreds of thousands of users globally on May 22, 2023. Users have taken to social media platforms like Twitter to report that they are unable to access their accounts, view their feeds, or post new content.
The outage appears to be affecting users in all parts of the world, including the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Instagram has not yet acknowledged the outage, but it is likely that the company is working to fix the issue as soon as possible.
In the meantime, users are advised to try the following to resolve the issue:
- Refresh your app.
- Restart your device.
- Wait a few minutes before trying to access Instagram again.
If you are still unable to access Instagram after trying these steps, you can contact Instagram support for help.
Here are some of the tweets from users who are experiencing the outage:
@instagram my feed is not loading
@instagram is down again
I can’t access my Instagram account
We will update this article as soon as we have more information about the outage.
What is Instagram?
Instagram is a social media platform that allows users to share photos and videos with their followers. The platform was launched in 2010 and has since grown to over 1 billion active users. Instagram is owned by Meta Platforms, Inc., which also owns Facebook and WhatsApp.
Why is Instagram down?
There are a number of reasons why Instagram might be down. One possibility is that there is a technical issue with the platform. Another possibility is that Instagram is under a cyberattack. It is also possible that Instagram is down for maintenance.
What can I do if Instagram is down?
If Instagram is down, there are a few things you can do. First, you can try refreshing your app or restarting your device. If that doesn’t work, you can try waiting a few minutes and then trying to access Instagram again. You can also contact Instagram support for help.
How long will Instagram be down?
It is impossible to say for sure how long Instagram will be down. However, it is likely that the company is working to fix the issue as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can try the steps above to resolve the issue.
