On Monday, March 10, 2025, X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced significant outages, affecting users worldwide. The first major disruption occurred around 6 a.m. Eastern Time, with over 40,000 users reporting issues accessing the platform.
Many users encountered errors such as continuous buffering and notifications stating, "Posts aren't loading right now."
Second Wave of Outages
A second spike in outage reports was observed around 10 a.m. Eastern Time, causing further frustration among users. The outage affected both the web version and mobile apps, causing a widespread problem.Some users also reported difficulties in sending direct messages and viewing notifications.
X Confirms "Degraded Operations"
As of 11 a.m. Eastern Time, the official X platform status dashboard labeled the issue as "degraded operations." However, no official cause was immediately provided by the company.
Possible Causes Behind the Outage
While X is yet to release an official statement regarding the disruptions, speculations have arisen regarding server overload, a system update gone wrong, or a potential cyberattack. Some experts pointed out that similar incidents had occurred in the past due to infrastructure changes madeunder Elon Musk's leadership.
No official statement or apology regarding the disruptions has yet been relayed. Users are still awaiting updates from the company’s support channels and Elon Musk himself.
Users Turn to Alternatives
During the outage, frustrated users turned to competitive platforms such as Meta's Threads and Mastodon to express their concerns. Some joked that Twitter outages have now become a routine event under its new management.
What’s Your Experience?
As X (formerly Twitter) continues to face technical issues, many users are left wondering whether these outages will become more frequent. Have you experienced any problems accessing the platform today? How do you feel about the recent changes under Elon Musk's leadership? Share your thoughts in the comments.