Thousands faced problems accessing Facebook, Messenger and Instagram on Sunday morning. Desktop versions were hit hardest, with error messages blocking logins. Mobile apps remained partly functional for some users.
On Sunday morning, widespread technical issues disrupted access to Facebook, Facebook Messenger and Instagram, leaving thousands of users unable to log in or use key features. The outage, which began just before 9am, affected users in multiple countries and was most severe on desktop versions of Facebook, according to data from DownDetector.
Many attempting to access Facebook via desktop encountered a message stating their account was "temporarily unavailable" due to a site issue, with a promise of a quick resolution. While some users could still access Facebook through the mobile app, the desktop site remained inaccessible for a significant portion of the morning. Reports indicated that nearly 60 percent of the problems related specifically to the website version.
Instagram users also faced difficulties, particularly with loading their feeds and using the app. Error messages such as "Sorry, something went wrong. We're working on getting this fixed as soon as we can" appeared for many. Messenger users reported being unable to use certain features, including calls, with some receiving notifications that their app was outdated despite reinstalling it.
Feedback from affected users highlighted the inconsistency of the outage. Some in the United Kingdom noted that Facebook loaded on their phones but not on laptops, while others described similar experiences on Reddit, mentioning that Messenger's call function was unavailable even after troubleshooting. The problems did not appear to impact all users equally, and some regions or devices were less affected.
Both Facebook and Instagram are owned by Meta, which has not yet provided an official explanation or timeline for resolving the disruptions. The scale of the outage, as tracked by DownDetector, suggests a technical fault within Meta's infrastructure, but the exact cause remains unclear. As of midday, there was no confirmation on when full service would be restored.
Such outages, while rare, can have significant effects given the central role these platforms play in communication, business, and daily life for millions. In Spain, as in much of Europe, Facebook and Instagram are widely used for both personal and professional purposes. Disruptions of this kind can interrupt everything from family contact to business operations and public information sharing. According to recent studies, Spain ranks among the top European countries for social media engagement, with over 80% of the population active on at least one major platform. This highlights the practical impact of even short-term outages on daily routines and digital communication across the country.
