On June 12, 2026, a widespread outage affected Meta's Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger services. Thousands of users reported issues, including being logged out and unable to load the platforms. Outage-tracking site Downdetector recorded a significant increase in reports, with Instagram complaints rising from approximately 25 to several thousand.
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Meta's Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger Experience Widespread Outage
On June 12, 2026, Meta's Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger experienced a widespread outage affecting thousands of users. Reports indicated issues such as being logged out and difficulties loading the platforms.
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Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
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Meta's Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger Experience Widespread Outage