Is Instagram down for you? You're not alone

What you need to know
- Instagram is down for some users right now.
- Reports of issues have reached over 20,000 per hour on Downdetector.
- It's currently unclear what the issue is.
Are you having trouble using Instagram right now? You're definitely not alone!
According to Downdetector, tens of thousands of users are reporting issues accessing the social network. The reports reached as high as 21,000 per hour at one point. Some users are reporting that the app will simply crash every time they attempt to open it. Others report issues trying to log in.
Coming to twitter to confirm instagram is down #instagramdown pic.twitter.com/lE8GT26vlDComing to twitter to confirm instagram is down #instagramdown pic.twitter.com/lE8GT26vlD— Moizkhan (@Moizkha24548976) July 14, 2022July 14, 2022
It's currently unclear exactly what the issue is and Instagram is radio silent on Twitter. 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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