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X down globally: Users are unable to access posts, timelines, and direct messages

X faced a global outage, leaving users unable to load timelines, post updates, or access direct messages, with Downdetector showing a sharp spike in reports across multiple regions worldwide.

January 13, 2026 / 20:35 IST
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  • X faced a global outage affecting timelines, posts, and messages
  • Downdetector showed a sharp spike in outage reports across regions
  • No official response from X on the cause or resolution of the disruption

X, formerly known as Twitter appears to be down for thousands of users globally. The outage affects both app and web users leaving them unable to access the platform. Reports indicate that users across multiple regions experienced problems loading timelines, posting updates, and accessing direct messages, triggering widespread complaints on social media and outage-tracking platforms.

According to data from Downdetector, the disruption began suddenly and affected users on both mobile apps and the web version of X. The spike in reports suggests the issue was not limited to a single geography, indicating a broader service disruption.

Downdetector shows sharp spike in reports

Downdetector data showed a sharp rise in outage reports within a short period, pointing to a large-scale problem with X’s services. Users flagged repeated errors while refreshing feeds, opening profiles, or attempting to post content. Many reported seeing blank timelines or error messages when trying to load the app.

The outage graph indicated a sudden surge rather than a gradual increase, which often points to backend or server-related issues. Users from India, the US, parts of Europe, and other regions reported similar problems, suggesting the outage had a global footprint.

Key problems faced by users

Based on user submissions on Downdetector, the most common issues reported included difficulty accessing the app, problems loading the main feed, and failures in sending or receiving direct messages. Some users also said the platform logged them out automatically or failed to refresh content even after repeated attempts.

The issues appeared consistent across Android, iOS, and web platforms, indicating that the disruption was not limited to a specific device or operating system. Several users also reported slower load times before the service became completely inaccessible.

No official response yet

At the time of writing, X had not issued an official statement acknowledging the outage or explaining the cause of the disruption. The company’s support channels had not posted updates confirming whether the issue was being investigated or resolved.

 

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Sarthak Singh Sarthak is an experienced writer having covered personal and consumer tech, gadgets news, social media trends, and more for several years
first published: Jan 13, 2026 08:35 pm

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