Tech Desk: Thousands of Facebook users across the globe are currently experiencing a significant outage, with many unable to access the social media giant. Reports surged on Downdetector today, July 19, indicating a major disruption that began around 8:30 AM BST and quickly spiked to over 5,000 complaints just after 9 AM. Users attempting to log in or refresh their feeds are being met with an unsettling “Account Temporarily Unavailable” message.

The primary issues reported centre around the Facebook website, with login failures and problems accessing the news feed and timeline. While the mobile application appears to be loading, many are experiencing slow performance and difficulties navigating the platform. Crucially, other Meta-owned platforms like Instagram do not seem to be impacted by this particular incident, suggesting a more isolated issue within Facebook’s infrastructure.

This widespread disruption underscores the critical role social media plays in daily communication and information sharing. As users flock to other platforms to confirm the outage, the company remains silent on the cause or an estimated time for resolution. The situation is evolving rapidly, and users are advised to monitor official channels for updates. We encourage affected users to share their experiences.