Millions of users across the U.S. and Canada were left frustrated on Monday as Twitter (X) went down, causing widespread outages and service disruptions. Reports flooded Downdetector, with many users unable to refresh feeds, send tweets, or even access their accounts.
The issue, which began around 8:45 AM ET, affected both desktop and mobile users, with many receiving error messages or experiencing delayed loading times. X’s status page did not immediately acknowledge the outage, fueling speculation about whether the platform had suffered a cyberattack or technical failure.
What Happened to Twitter (X)?
The Twitter outage was first reported by thousands of users on Downdetector, which saw a spike in outage reports, with more than 120,000 complaints logged within the first hour.
According to reports:
- Mobile users experienced “rate limit exceeded” errors.
- Desktop users saw blank timelines and slow loading speeds.
- Some reported DMs failing to send or tweets disappearing after posting.
By 10:30 AM ET, X engineers claimed they were investigating the issue, but no official explanation had been provided.
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Cyberattack Rumors Spark Panic
With the hashtag #Xdown trending globally, speculation ran wild about the cause of the outage. Some cybersecurity experts suggested a possible DDoS attack, while others pointed to internal technical failures.
The Dark Storm Team, a known hacking group, posted cryptic messages claiming responsibility for the outage, but no concrete evidence has surfaced.
Despite widespread concerns, X has not confirmed any security breach, and Elon Musk has remained silent on the platform’s status.
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X, Twitter Down in Canada and the U.S.: Users Frustrated
Both Canadian and American users were among the hardest hit, with major outages reported in:
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- Chicago
Many users took to other platforms like Reddit and Bluesky to vent their frustration, while some humorously speculated that Musk was making backend changes without notice.
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Is Twitter (X) Back Up Yet?
As of 12:00 PM ET, partial services were restored, but some users still reported lingering issues. Downdetector continued to show fluctuating reports, suggesting the fix was rolling out in phases.
What to Do If X Is Still Down?
🔹 Check Downdetector for real-time updates.
🔹 Restart your device or try accessing from another network.
🔹 Follow X Support (@Support) on Twitter (if accessible).
For now, users are eagerly waiting for an official statement from Elon Musk and X’s team regarding the Twitter down incident.
