The operation of the X social network (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, January 16, 2026, saw a major outage. Widespread reports about issues began arriving in the evening, around 18:24 Moscow time. This is evidenced by data from the Downdetector service, which monitors disruptions in online platforms.
OUTAGE AT X SOCIAL NETWORK: LATEST UPDATES
Users of Elon Musk’s social service encountered an inability to utilize the platform almost simultaneously.
According to Downdetector information, the primary type of trouble is related to a website failure—accounting for 80% of reports, 20% of complaints concern notifications, and 2% involve a mobile application glitch.
Most frequently, Elon Musk’s service fails to load on iOS devices—41.2%, Android—36.2%, and Windows—19.8%.
The highest number of user grievances originates from the USA, the Netherlands, and Germany. In Russia, issues were noted in the Kursk, Novosibirsk, and Leningrad regions.
Against the backdrop of the disruption, numerous comments from dissatisfied patrons have appeared online. The precise number affected is currently unstated, though reports keep coming in.
OUTAGE CAUSES: WHAT IS KNOWN AS OF JANUARY 16, 2026
The reasons for the failure and the timeframe for restoring the service’s function have not been announced. However, just three days ago, a similar situation occurred—X users were unable to access the site and fully employ its features.
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