A growing number of users on X have reported a major disruption affecting both mobile and web platforms. The issue, which began around 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, has led to timelines freezing, delays in notifications, and overall platform instability.
Highlights
The glitch appears to originate from the server side, with no immediate solution available. Users have attempted common troubleshooting methods such as switching devices, using different browsers, and reinstalling the app—all with little to no success.
The disruption has impacted users across all account tiers, including X Premium subscribers, indicating that the problem is not tied to user settings or subscription status.
Monitoring platform Downdetector showed a sharp spike in incident reports during the same time frame, confirming the widespread nature of the issue.
In online communities such as Reddit’s unofficial X forum, users from various countries have shared similar experiences. One user from Germany noted the lack of notifications since late Wednesday night, while another reported no improvement even after reinstalling the app.
As of now, X has not provided an official comment regarding the outage. The absence of communication has left users speculating about the cause, drawing comparisons to past incidents of service disruption.
Disrupted Notifications Affect Critical Information Flow
In addition to frozen timelines, users have reported significant delays in receiving notifications for likes, reposts, new followers, and posts from followed accounts.
Some users have observed delays of several hours. This glitch may have broader implications, as X is often used for real-time updates from transportation networks, emergency services, and public institutions.
Users Explore Alternative Platforms
Amid the ongoing disruption, some users have migrated temporarily to other social media platforms such as Threads and BlueSky to stay informed and voice their concerns.
This pattern underscores the increasing competition among platforms and the importance of service reliability in maintaining user engagement.
Recurring Technical Challenges Raise Concerns
This latest incident follows a series of past outages that have affected platform accessibility and performance. On March 10, 2025, X experienced multiple global service interruptions.
CEO Elon Musk at the time attributed the disruptions to a “massive cyberattack,” although no evidence was publicly released to confirm the claim. That day marked multiple major outages, with over 350,000 reports logged on Downdetector.
Significant service interruptions were also recorded in December 2022 and July 2023, adding to concerns over the platform’s technical stability.
Lack of Official Response Draws Criticism
X has not yet issued a formal update regarding the cause or timeline for resolution. The repeated lack of communication during such incidents has led to growing frustration among users, many of whom rely on the platform for both personal and professional purposes.
Organizational Changes May Affect Technical Stability
Following Elon Musk’s acquisition of X in 2022 for $44 billion, the company underwent major structural changes, including cost reductions and a sharp decline in workforce.
From an initial headcount of 7,500, the company reportedly had about 1,300 employees by early 2023. Of those, only 550 were full-time engineers.
Further layoffs in November 2024 reduced staffing even more, which may have implications for the platform’s ability to respond to technical issues swiftly.
