Today, Facebook and Instagram users experienced an unexpected interruption on the popular social media platforms. Many reported being forcibly logged off and then unable to regain access. This incident coincidentally occurred on Super Tuesday, a critical election day, making the interruption even more noticeable.

Users seeking to share election day sentiments and updates found themselves left in the dark. It’s not just individuals facing this issue; thousands of users globally have experienced these technical difficulties. The parent company of both platforms, Meta, acknowledged the incident, attributing it to a “technical issue.”

Resultantly, the abrupt log off and inability to reconnect triggered concern among users, with many speculating they had been hacked. However, Meta clarified that it was purely due to technical difficulties, easing the panic.

As of 11:43 a.m., there seems to be a glimmer of resolution as some users could regain access to Facebook and Messenger, though not consistently. However, Instagram and the Threads app were still facing disruptions.

Interestingly, Meta wasn’t alone in facing digital disruptions. Google’s various services and apps, including Youtube and Google Play, also experienced issues, according to Downdetector.

In sum, this was a disorienting day for social media users worldwide, with both Facebook and Instagram affected by substantial technical disruptions. Users’ ability to connect, share, and interact was significantly hampered, stirring widespread concern across the globe.