Reddit users around the world are struggling to access the platform as it faces a major global outage. Both the website and mobile app have gone down, leaving feeds frozen and posts failing to upload. The issue appears to be linked to a widespread Amazon Web Services (AWS) disruption affecting several online platforms.
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According to reports, 56% of complaints are linked to the Reddit app, while 33% come from website users. Another 11% of users say they are facing server connection errors, preventing them from accessing threads, loading feeds, or posting comments, as per a report by Money Control.
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Some users believe the outage may have been triggered by the deployment of AWS’s fix itself, although this remains unconfirmed. Reddit’s status page only lists “degraded performance,” offering no details on the cause or estimated time of recovery, as per a report by Money Control.
Currently, 55% of people report the app is down, while 34% are facing website outages. Until AWS completes its remediation, users may continue experiencing problems with accessing threads, posting content, and viewing their feeds, as per a report by Tom's Guide.
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Why is Reddit down right now?
The outage is possibly linked to ongoing issues at Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is affecting multiple platforms.
When will Reddit be back online?
No timeline has been shared yet, as Reddit’s recovery depends on AWS resolving its current cloud service disruption.
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Is Reddit down?
Reddit is currently facing a widespread service disruption, with outage reports spiking sharply on October 20. Downdetector recorded a surge at 3:07 PM IST, with complaints jumping from a baseline of just four to over 4,800. Users report both the mobile app and website are down, with many unable to post or load new content.According to reports, 56% of complaints are linked to the Reddit app, while 33% come from website users. Another 11% of users say they are facing server connection errors, preventing them from accessing threads, loading feeds, or posting comments, as per a report by Money Control.
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What could be causing the Reddit outage?
Downdetector’s status card notes the problem is “possibly related to issues at Amazon Web Services (AWS).” AWS is currently experiencing a major incident in its US-East-1 region, leading to increased error rates and latency across several online services. Platforms like Snapchat, Roblox, and Perplexity AI have also been hit by similar issues today.ALSO READ: Coinbase down due to Amazon Web Services-AWS Internet Outage: Are your funds safe? World's largest Bitcoin Cryptocurrency exchange shares update
Some users believe the outage may have been triggered by the deployment of AWS’s fix itself, although this remains unconfirmed. Reddit’s status page only lists “degraded performance,” offering no details on the cause or estimated time of recovery, as per a report by Money Control.
When will Reddit services be restored?
As of now, Reddit has not issued an official statement or provided a timeline for restoration. Since the disruption aligns with AWS’s ongoing issues, Reddit’s recovery is likely to depend on Amazon’s cloud systems stabilizing.Currently, 55% of people report the app is down, while 34% are facing website outages. Until AWS completes its remediation, users may continue experiencing problems with accessing threads, posting content, and viewing their feeds, as per a report by Tom's Guide.
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FAQs
Why is Reddit down right now?
The outage is possibly linked to ongoing issues at Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is affecting multiple platforms.
When will Reddit be back online?
No timeline has been shared yet, as Reddit’s recovery depends on AWS resolving its current cloud service disruption.
