Massive Internet Outage Hits X, ChatGPT, Zoom, and More
Breaking: A widespread internet outage is currently affecting major websites and services worldwide. Platforms including X (formerly Twitter), ChatGPT, Zoom, and even Facebook are offline for many users, with posts, messages, and logins failing.
The outage has been traced to issues with Cloudflare, a content delivery network that powers thousands of websites globally. When Cloudflare experiences disruptions, the effects ripple across the web, taking down numerous online services at once.
Impact So Far:
- X, ChatGPT, Zoom, and Facebook users report widespread access issues
- Downdetector shows a sharp spike in outage reports, highlighting the scale of the problem
- Businesses and individuals relying on these services are affected, from social media updates to online meetings
This incident underscores how dependent the internet has become on key infrastructure providers like Cloudflare. When a critical network provider goes down, the impact is felt globally, disrupting communication, business, and daily online activity.
What Users Can Do:
- Check live outage maps like Downdetector for real-time updates
- Be patient while engineers work to restore service
- Consider backup communication or collaboration tools for urgent needs
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as services come back online.