Reddit, one of the largest social media platforms, experienced a significant outage on Monday afternoon, leaving thousands of users unable to access the site. According to Downdetector.com, which tracks online outages, more than 21,200 incident reports were logged by 5:22 p.m. ET, with many users citing “internal server error” messages while attempting to browse.
The outage appeared to hit multiple regions across the East Coast and Midwest, disrupting millions of active users.
Users Turn to Other Platforms
As Reddit remained inaccessible, many users took to Twitter (X) and other social media platforms to share screenshots and updates. Complaints largely centered around the recurring “internal server error” message.
Of course reddit is down pic.twitter.com/9y62dOVOSJ
— Never in Control (@neverincontrol5) September 15, 2025
So far, Reddit has not issued an official statement on the cause of the outage or provided an estimated timeline for resolution.
Impact on Reddit Communities
Reddit is home to thousands of subreddits covering topics ranging from technology and entertainment to breaking news. The outage interrupted:
- Comment threads
- Live discussions
- Content sharing
For many, Reddit serves as a primary source of information and community interaction, making the downtime particularly disruptive.
Downdetector Reports Sudden Spike
Data from Downdetector showed outage reports surging sharply around 4 p.m. ET, suggesting a sudden system failure rather than a gradual slowdown. Online outage trackers like Downdetector have become vital tools for users to confirm whether issues are local or widespread.
No Response From Reddit Yet
As of Monday evening, Reddit had not responded to Reuters’ request for comment. Analysts suggest the outage may have been triggered by server overload or internal configuration issues, though confirmation will require an official update from Reddit’s technical team.
Users are advised to monitor Reddit’s status page and Downdetector for real-time updates.
