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From Facebook to Crowdstrike: World’s biggest outages in 2024

Here’s a list of the top 10 outages in the world.

December 31, 2024 / 14:26 IST
Facebook
1/10
Facebook
On March 5, Facebook faced its largest outage, affecting 11.1 million users. The downtime disrupted social media activity for millions, causing widespread frustration and prompting users to flock to other platforms for updates.
CrowdStrike
2/10
Crowdstrike
On July 19, cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike reported an outage that impacted 5 million users. The disruption raised concerns about digital security and underlined the importance of reliable cybersecurity infrastructure.
AT&T
3/10
AT&T
AT&T experienced a service disruption on February 22, leaving 3.4 million users disconnected. The outage significantly impacted telecommunications services across the United States.
Instagram
4/10
Instagram
Instagram, another Meta platform, went offline on March 5, affecting 3.3 million users. The outage coincided with Facebook’s downtime, further amplifying user dissatisfaction with the company.
verizon logo
5/10
Verizon
On September 30, Verizon faced an outage that affected 2.4 million users. The issue disrupted internet and mobile services for customers across several regions.
WhatsApp
6/10
WhatsApp
WhatsApp users experienced an outage on April 3, impacting 2 million accounts globally. The disruption hindered communication, particularly for those relying on the app for personal and professional interactions.
Xbox
7/10
Xbox Live
Gaming enthusiasts faced challenges on July 2 when Xbox Live went down, affecting 1.2 million users. The outage disrupted multiplayer games and other online services, leaving gamers frustrated.
PS5
8/10
PlayStation Network
On September 30, PlayStation Network experienced downtime, impacting 1.1 million users. The outage affected online gaming and content streaming for PlayStation owners worldwide.
messenger facebook
9/10
Facebook Messenger
On March 5, Facebook Messenger was also affected during Facebook’s broader outage. Approximately 760,000 users faced disruptions in messaging services.
Roblox
10/10
Roblox
On June 20, Roblox users reported an outage impacting 620,000 accounts. The downtime interrupted gameplay and server access for millions of players globally.
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first published: Dec 31, 2024 02:26 pm

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