Reddit down: Thousands report comments not loading amid widespread outage

Reddit faced an outage Monday affecting thousands; users reported issues with comments not loading, per tracking site DownDetector.

Updated on: Aug 26, 2025, 04:57:01 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Reddit was down for thousands of users on Monday afternoon in the United States, as per DownDetector a platform that tracks such outages based on users' reports.

Most users complained that their comments were not loading on Reddit. As of this writing, more than 17,864 users are reporting the outage.

More than 17,864 people reported an outage with Reddit. (DownDetector)

80% of the users said that they experienced problems with the comment section of the app as well as the website. The rest of them said the issue was with the server connection.

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Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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