User reports indicate that as of 8:35 a.m. Eastern Time, over 25,054 U.S. users experienced issues on social media platform 'X'.

User reports indicate that as of 8:35 a.m. Eastern Time, over 25,054 U.S. users experienced issues on social media platform 'X'.

As of 8:35 a.m. Eastern Time on May 24, 2025, over 25,054 U.S. users experienced issues on the social media platform 'X', formerly known as Twitter. Reports indicate a significant number of users were unable to access the platform, with problems ranging from website outages to app connectivity issues. The outage, which began around 2:30 p.m. EDT on May 23, 2025, saw a brief dip in reported issues around 3 p.m. EDT but surged again to over 3,000 users by 3:30 p.m. EDT [2].

The majority of issues were reported with the website (55%), followed by app-related problems (36%) and server connection issues (9%). The outage highlights the potential impact of social media platform disruptions on user experience and engagement, particularly for platforms that serve as critical communication channels for news and financial information.

This incident underscores the importance of reliable and resilient infrastructure for social media platforms, especially in the face of growing user reliance on these platforms for real-time updates and communication. As users continue to turn to social media for financial news and investment advice, the stability and security of these platforms become increasingly critical.

References:
[1] https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/sebi-warns-investors-about-stock-market-scams-via-social-media-platforms-125052101619_1.html
[2] https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2025/05/22/x-outage-thousands-of-users-report-issues-with-social-media-site/