Facebook and Instagram report intermittent access issues

Users of Facebook and Instagram reported experiencing access issues on October 10, 2026. Reports included difficulties loading pages, refreshing feeds, viewing stories, and sending messages.

Data from Downdetector indicated spikes in user complaints for Facebook, though the number of reports fluctuated and decreased quickly, suggesting temporary disruptions rather than a permanent system failure. While some users experienced login problems and feed errors, no global service outage has been officially confirmed by the platforms.

For Instagram, users noted issues with the home page and content loading. It remains unclear whether these problems stem from widespread server issues or localized problems related to internet connections, device settings, or application updates.