Instagram experienced widespread outages affecting thousands of users globally, according to reports from Downdetector. Issues began around 6:00 PM EST and impacted both mobile and web platforms, preventing users from uploading photos, stories, reels, voice notes, and sending messages. Many users reported error messages and inability to post content for over 20 minutes, with some describing the outage as recurring and frustrating for content creators. Meta, Instagram's parent company, has not yet issued an official statement regarding the cause of the outage. This incident follows a week of multiple platform disruptions affecting major tech companies like Verizon, Yahoo, X, and Microsoft 365, indicating a possible broader technical or network issue. Users on social media expressed their frustration, with some noting that the app loaded normally but failed during posting attempts. The outage highlights ongoing challenges with platform stability and the impact on users relying on Instagram for communication and content sharing.