On July 19, 2026, thousands of Meta users worldwide reported issues accessing Facebook and Instagram, according to outage tracking website Downdetector. The problems included login failures, inaccessible accounts, and difficulties loading content.
The source of the disruption was not immediately clear. Meta has not yet released an official statement regarding the cause of the outages. Downdetector showed a spike in reports starting around 10:00 AM UTC, with the highest number of complaints from users in the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia.
Some users reported being logged out of their accounts and unable to log back in, while others experienced slow loading times or error messages. The outages appeared to affect both the mobile apps and desktop versions of the platforms.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has faced similar outages in the past, including a major six-hour disruption in October 2021. As of the latest reports, services were gradually being restored for some users, but full functionality had not yet been confirmed.
