Massive Reddit outage: Site down for thousands, company says it's investigating

Reddit experienced a major outage on Wednesday. According to DownDetector, reports of Reddit being down peaked around 11:50 a.m. EDT.

Updated on: Jul 16, 2025, 22:02:44 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Reddit experienced a major outage on Wednesday, leaving thousands of users unable to access the platform. The company confirmed it is investigating the issue. The company said it has “identified the cause of the issue and are working to address it.”

DownDetector Reports

According to DownDetector, reports of Reddit being down peaked around 11:50 a.m. EDT. The site recorded over 119,000 outage reports, with users saying both the app and website were inaccessible.

One person expressed, “Down again! I almost got my comment posted, too.”

Another wrote, “Reddit is down? How will I ever know what to be angry about today?”

A third person added, “After all this time when I got time to go thru Reddit, it’s down.”

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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