Instagram experienced a global outage Thursday, leaving users unable to log in or access the platform. Reports of widespread errors began surfacing midday, impacting users across numerous countries. The disruption affected both the Instagram app and website, with many users receiving error messages when attempting to load content. Meta, Instagram’s parent company, has acknowledged the issue and stated its teams are working to resolve it. The outage follows similar disruptions experienced by Meta’s other platforms in the past. The duration of the outage remains unclear, but users are advised to check for updates from Instagram and Meta. This incident highlights the fragility of large social media platforms and their potential for widespread disruption.