Twitter, now known as X, experienced a widespread outage on Wednesday, leaving thousands of users unable to access key features, including search, timelines, and posting tools, as complaints flooded social media and outage-tracking websites.
According to user reports, many people attempting to use X were met with an “error in search engine” message, while others said their feeds failed to refresh or load entirely. The disruption appeared to affect both the mobile app and desktop versions of the platform, with users reporting issues across multiple countries.
Outage-monitoring service Downdetector showed a sharp spike in reports, indicating problems related to search functionality, account access, and overall site performance. Users took to other platforms to express frustration, with many saying the outage disrupted real-time news updates, business communication, and content sharing.
As of the latest update, X has not released an official statement explaining the cause of the outage or providing a timeline for a full fix. Such disruptions have become increasingly visible for the platform, which plays a central role in breaking news, public discourse, and emergency communication worldwide.
Industry experts note that even short outages on X can have a significant impact, given the platform’s reliance on real-time search and trending topics. Users are advised to check official X support channels for updates as restoration efforts continue.
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