Meta's social networks down for thousands of users
Meta's social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, experienced a widespread outage affecting thousands of users. The company acknowledged the issue and stated they were working on a resolution.
Why it matters
Large-scale outages of major social media platforms impact global communication and digital business operations.
Facebook-parent Meta said on Friday (June 12, 2026) that users were having trouble accessing the social media company’s services.
The report relies on public statements and third-party tracking data to describe a technical event.
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