Social network X encounters issues across multiple nations
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, encountered service disruptions across several nations, notably Spain, on Saturday at approximately 14:20 local time. As per Spanish news agency EFE, the platform momentarily stopped functioning in a normal capacity.
Users across Spain (and other affected countries) reported these service issues on Downdetector, citing difficulties with both the mobile app and web version. By 14:35 local time, the Spanish user base had reported nearly 3,200 problems, mirroring the number in France, where over 3,000 incidents were also registered.
Furthermore, the United States registered more than 12,500 notifications, while Italy logged 1,450 incidents, and the UK recorded over 9,000 notifications. Upon attempting to refresh the application, a message appeared stating, "Something went wrong," and prompting users to reload the page.
As of this publication, X's engineering team had not issued any comments concerning the technical issues with its platform. Investigations suggest the root cause was a data center outage that started on Thursday, May 22. The engineering team acknowledged the problem and confirmed they were actively working to restore service.
While specific details about the progress or timeline of the resolution have not been publicly disclosed, the team's initial confirmation has provided users with some reassurance. The continued disruptions have, however, left many users seeking more information regarding the resolution timeframe and preventive measures to avoid future interruptions.
- The social media platform X encountering service disruptions in several countries, including Spain, is not only affecting communication but also hindering users' access to entertainment and updates via technology, such as through social-media applications.
- Despite the disruptions on social media platform X, users have turned to other channels for entertainment and keeping up with the latest news, utilizing alternative technology such as online streaming services and other popular social-media platforms during the outage.
