Instagram had a rough few hours on Wednesday, with thousands of users reporting that the app wasn’t working properly. While the issue hit hardest in the U.S., some users in India also noticed problems.
A Quick Look at What Happened
Instagram users in the U.S. woke up to some frustrating app issues. Many couldn’t scroll through their feed, some couldn’t log in, and others saw the app crash altogether.
At one point, more than 16,000 people reported problems. This information came from Downdetector, a site that tracks outages based on user reports.
Thankfully, things started to get better by midday. Around 12:10 PM ET, reports dropped to under 850 — showing that the issue was clearing up.
What Kind of Issues Did People Face?
According to the breakdown from Downdetector:
- Most users (about 67%) said the app itself wasn’t working.
- Another 26% had trouble with their feed not loading.
- Around 6% couldn’t log into their accounts at all.
In simple terms, a lot of people were stuck — unable to use Instagram the way they usually do.
What About Instagram Users in India?
While it wasn’t as bad in India, some users did report issues in the evening hours.
- Around 9:05 PM IST, over 550 users flagged problems.
- By 10:50 PM IST, those complaints had dropped to just 28.
This means the glitch was short-lived in India and didn’t stick around for long.
No Word Yet from Meta
So far, Meta (Instagram’s parent company) hasn’t said anything about why this happened or how it was fixed.
That’s not unusual. Instagram has seen several outages over the years, and the company doesn’t always give a detailed explanation.
Social Media Reactions: Memes Take Over
Of course, the internet being the internet — users didn’t stay quiet. As Instagram glitched, many turned to X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms to joke, complain, and post memes.
These posts ranged from lighthearted frustrations to some very creative memes poking fun at the outage.
TL;DR – Here’s What You Need to Know
- Instagram went down in the U.S., with over 16,000 reports during the peak.
- The main issues: app crashes, feed problems, and login troubles.
- India saw a minor blip, with quick recovery in under two hours.
- Meta hasn’t explained the cause yet.
- Social media lit up with memes and jokes in classic fashion.
Final Thoughts
Instagram is a go-to app for millions every day, and even a short outage can cause a big stir. This time, it wasn’t a major meltdown — but it was enough to get people talking.
Hopefully, Meta clears the air soon. Until then, it looks like everything is back to normal — and the memes will live on.