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Facebook users report widespread desktop access issues

From The Punch · () English

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  • Thousands of Facebook users reported widespread issues accessing the platform's desktop version on Sunday morning.
  • Users encountered an "Account Temporarily Unavailable" error message, with outage trackers showing a surge in reports.
  • While the desktop site was affected, the mobile app reportedly continued to function normally, and Meta had not issued an official statement.

Facebook experienced significant disruptions on Sunday, leaving thousands of users unable to access the platform's desktop version. Many were met with an "Account Temporarily Unavailable" error message, which stated the issue was site-related and expected to be resolved shortly.

Uh oh, #FacebookDown

โ€” KieraA user on X sharing a screenshot of the error message.

The outage tracking platform Downdetector saw a sharp increase in user reports just before 9 a.m. Website access issues accounted for 32% of complaints, followed by login problems (26%) and news feed disruptions (22%). Users also voiced their frustrations on X, formerly Twitter, with many questioning if they were the only ones facing the problem.

Nooooo! Facebook is down?

โ€” Athan HilakiA user on X reacting to the platform's unavailability.

Interestingly, reports indicated that the mobile app remained functional for most users while the web version was inaccessible. This discrepancy led some users to speculate about account bans. As of the time of reporting, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, had not released an official statement explaining the cause or extent of the disruption.

Anyone else is having trouble with Facebook or is it just me? Please comment when anyone have a chance to and thank you.

โ€” Elva C. WithrowA user on X inquiring about the widespread issue.
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