Is Instagram down for you? You're not alone

Instagram logo on a Galaxy S10
Instagram logo on a Galaxy S10 (Image credit: Joe Maring / iMore)

Are you having trouble using Instagram right now? You're definitely not alone! It looks like the social network is down. 

According to Downdetector, thousands of users are reporting issues accessing the service. The reports reached as high as 8,000 per hour currently. Some users are reporting that the app will simply crash every time they attempt to open it. Others report issues trying to log in.

Instagram is now confirming the news via Twitter. 

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It's currently unclear exactly what the issue is. We'll keep an eye out to see if the company says anything about it or let everyone know that the issue is resolved, so stay tuned!

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Bryan M Wolfe
Staff Writer

Bryan M. Wolfe has written about technology for over a decade on various websites, including TechRadar, AppAdvice, and many more. Before this, he worked in the technology field across different industries, including healthcare and education. He’s currently iMore’s lead on all things Mac and macOS, although he also loves covering iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Bryan enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, traveling, and driving around his teenage daughter to her latest stage show, audition, or school event in his spare time. He also keeps busy walking his black and white cocker spaniel, Izzy, and trying new coffees and liquid grapes.