Elon Musk's X Down for Tens of Thousands of Users Globally
Elon Musk's X platform experienced a significant outage on Friday, January 16, 2026, with tens of thousands of users reporting issues. According to Downdetector, a website that tracks outages, the platform was down for many users in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Outage Details
- Start Time: January 16, 2026, 14:00 UTC
- End Time: January 16, 2026, 15:30 UTC (estimated)
- Affected Users: Tens of thousands of users globally
Cause of Outage
The cause of the outage is currently unknown. Elon Musk has not made any official statements regarding the issue.
Impact
The outage has caused significant disruption to users who rely on X for communication and social media. Many users have taken to Twitter to express their frustration and disappointment with the outage.
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Conclusion
The outage of Elon Musk's X platform highlights the importance of reliable and stable social media platforms. As the world becomes increasingly dependent on these platforms, it is essential that they are able to handle high levels of traffic and user activity without experiencing significant outages.
Sources
[4] Elon Musk’s X down for tens of thousands of users globally, Downdetector shows