X down? Twitter users report ‘no results’ error
According to Downdetector, reports of disruptions began around 5 p.m. EDT, with most users flagging problems affecting their timelines on both app and website.
Update: The issue appears to have been resolved, with no new reports since 6 p.m. EDT. There has been no official statement from Elon Musk or X regarding the cause.

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Initial report: Users of X reported widespread issues on Friday, with many encountering a “no results” error while attempting to use the search function.
According to Downdetector, reports of disruptions began around 5 p.m. EDT, with most users flagging problems affecting their timelines on both the app and website.
As of 5:08 p.m. EDT, Downdetector has received over 25,000 outage reports.
As of now, X has not issued an official response to the reports.
User reports
Several users took to Downdetector to report issues with X.
One user complained, "Website does not open."
Another added, “Twitter not working.”
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Early 2026 outages
In the first few months of 2026, X experienced several notable outages. From January 13–16, 2026, the platform faced multiple global outages in quick succession, triggering tens of thousands of user reports worldwide.
On February 16, 2026, a major outage struck, with over 40,000 reports. It severely affected timelines and the “For You” feed, leaving many users unable to scroll or load new content.
Another widespread disruption occurred on March 26, 2026. This brief but international outage impacted around 30,000 users, causing problems with logins, timelines, and the ability to post new content.
Most recently, on April 2, 2026, X dealt with a significant timeline and “For You” feed outage that affected thousands of users.
ABOUT THE AUTHORVaishnavi VaidyanathanVaishnavi 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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