Twitter is facing a service outage on August 15, 2016, with reports peaking around 09:21 PM EDT in many countries. Users say the site and apps fail to load or show an error message. The cause is not confirmed yet, and the company has not shared details. Many are checking live maps and status pages to learn more. Early signs point to a broad disruption across web and mobile.
What Users See During The Twitter Outage
Many users trying to log in or refresh timelines see the message, “Something is technically wrong.” Some timelines partially load, while posting tweets often fails.
Reports describe both full outages and slow performance, which suggests an issue that affects multiple parts of the service. Some users can access direct messages or profiles, but links and media may not open.
Peak reports started around late evening in North America, then rose in Europe and parts of Asia. People first noticed problems when live event conversations stalled and notifications stopped updating.
Impact By Platform And Regions
Real time tracking shows the outage touches Twitter on the web and the mobile apps. Snapshots from user reports indicate the website is the most affected, followed by iPad and Android apps.
| Platform | Share Of Reports | Source Window |
|---|---|---|
| Website | About 70 percent | Downdetector snapshots |
| iPad App | About 19 percent | Downdetector snapshots |
| Android App | About 9 percent | Downdetector snapshots |
Heat maps from tracking sites show clusters in the United States, the United Kingdom, Western Europe, and parts of India and Southeast Asia. The pattern points to a wide and not just local outage.
How To Check If Twitter Is Down Right Now
If you need to confirm a Twitter outage and track it in real time, use independent status tools and the official status page. These steps help you avoid guesswork and save time.
- Visit a live outage tracker like Downdetector for Twitter to see report spikes and the map.
- Check the official Twitter Status Page for active incidents and updates.
- Test both the website and the mobile app, and try a private browser window to rule out cache issues.
Do not reset passwords or reinstall apps unless the service confirms a fix or guidance. If you manage brand accounts, pause scheduled posts until delivery is stable again.
Recent Outage Timeline And What Comes Next
Users also reported issues earlier this month on August 3, August 7, and August 10. Tonight adds another entry to the August 2016 outage timeline. That pattern suggests a stretch of instability that the team may be working to resolve.
In past incidents, core features often return first, then timelines and media stabilize. Keep an eye on status pages and trusted trackers for resolution notes and timing. Service usually recovers in stages as engineers bring systems back to normal.
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