The Instagram outage on March 5, 2024, was caused by a technical issue within the Meta platform, which also affected Facebook and Messenger[4].
Users reported issues with logging in, accessing their accounts, and posting content[4].
The outage affected tens of thousands of users worldwide[1].
Meta acknowledged the issue and stated that they were working on resolving it[5].
Citations:
[1] https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/facebook-instagram-down-users-report/6BCUIHIVMJDH5IXDBGFQ5QVFVI/
[2] https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/facebook-instagram-outage-march-2024-apps-websites-down-fixed-when-news/
[3] https://fortune.com/2024/03/05/facebook-instagram-outage-march-2024/
[4] https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/03/facebook-instagram-threads-down-why-meta
[5] https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/05/yep-facebook-messenger-and-instagram-are-down/
Instagram users coped with the outage on March 5, 2024, by turning to other social media platforms to express their frustration and share updates on the situation. Many users took to Twitter and Facebook to report the issue and discuss the impact of the outage on their daily lives[1][2]. Some users also shared memes and jokes about the outage, lightening the mood and creating a sense of community among those affected[2].
Despite the inconvenience caused by the outage, many users found alternative ways to stay connected and entertained, such as using other social media platforms or engaging in offline activities[2]. As the outage continued, users eagerly awaited updates from Instagram and Meta, hoping for a quick resolution to the issue[4].
Citations:
[1] https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/facebook-instagram-down-users-report/6BCUIHIVMJDH5IXDBGFQ5QVFVI/
[2] https://fortune.com/2024/03/05/facebook-instagram-outage-march-2024/
[3] https://www.wfla.com/news/national/facebook-instagram-down-during-outage-thousands-affected/
[4] https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/facebook-instagram-outage-march-2024-apps-websites-down-fixed-when-news/
[5]
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/facebook-instagram-outage-march-2024