Experiencing

Facebook

outages? You’re not alone.

 Quickly confirm if Facebook is down by following these easy steps:

• Visit Facebook’s Official Status Page:
  Check the official Meta Service Status dashboard for real-time outage updates. This page lists all known issues or degraded performance affecting Facebook and other Meta products.
  
  
• Use Reliable Outage Trackers:
  Head over to Downdetector Australia to see real-time user reports and outage maps. A surge in reports or clusters on the outage map suggests regional or broader disruptions.
  
  
• Check Facebook’s Social Media Updates:
  During widespread issues, Facebook often acknowledges disruptions on their Twitter (X) page. If you see a tweet confirming a problem, it indicates Facebook’s team is actively working on a fix.
  
  
• Look for News Alerts:
  Major outages usually hit the headlines. Check tech news sites or search “Facebook outage” on Google News to verify if others are experiencing similar issues.
  

These simple checks help determine if Facebook is experiencing an outage or if it’s an issue with your personal internet connection or device.

 Encountering issues with Facebook? Report it quickly to expedite resolution:

• Use the In-App “Report a Problem” Tool:
  Log into Facebook, click your profile icon (top-right) or find “Help & Support” in the mobile app menu. Select “Report a Problem,” fill out the short form detailing your issue (e.g., “News Feed not loading since 3 PM AEST”), attach screenshots if possible, and submit your report directly to Facebook.
  
  
• Include Clear Details:
  Clearly state the problem, any error messages, and when it began. Precise information helps Facebook identify and address the issue faster.
  
  
• Check Facebook Help Center:
  After reporting, visit the Facebook Help Center to see if Facebook has acknowledged the issue and provided updates.
  
  

Note: Facebook does not offer direct customer support phone lines. The fastest method to report outages is always through the official “Report a Problem” tool.

After reporting, keep an eye on official Facebook channels or third-party outage sites for updates. Your feedback helps Facebook resolve issues faster for all users.

 Here’s a quick summary of notable recent Facebook outages and their causes:

• June 2025 (Brief Disruptions):
  Minor outages occurred on June 4 and June 18, lasting approximately 1–2 hours each. These small-scale disruptions were swiftly resolved, typically due to brief software bugs or server updates.
  
  
• December 11, 2024 (Meta-wide Outage):
  A significant 6-hour global disruption affected Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, likely caused by core network infrastructure problems or a server misconfiguration. Meta provided regular hourly updates throughout.
  
  
• February 14, 2024 (Desktop-Only Outage):
  On Valentine’s Day, Facebook’s desktop site experienced a global outage lasting roughly 90 minutes. The mobile app remained functional. The suspected cause was a technical glitch, possibly a CDN failure or problematic web update.
  
  

Common Causes of Facebook Outages:

• Network and server failures (DNS, data-centre issues)
  
  
• Software deployment errors (faulty updates)
  
  
• Content Delivery Network (CDN) failures
  
  

Facebook learns from every outage, continually improving infrastructure reliability to prevent recurring issues.

 Facebook’s response speed depends on outage severity:

• Minor Outages: Usually resolved within 1–2 hours, often so rapidly users barely notice before a fix is in place.
  
  
• Moderate Outages: Typically resolved within a couple of hours.
  
  
• Major Outages: Can last approximately 4–6 hours, with incremental restoration of core functionalities.
  
  

Facebook engineers work 24/7 during outages, prioritizing rapid fixes. While they may not provide exact ETAs, Facebook typically communicates actively during larger outages to keep users informed and assured.

What This Means for You: Expect minor issues to resolve within hours and significant outages within half a day or less. Facebook’s proactive communication typically keeps frustration low, ensuring swift returns to normal browsing.

• Facebook Help Center – General troubleshooting and issue reporting.
  
  
• Meta Service Status – Official outage and performance status dashboard for Facebook.
  
  
• Downdetector Australia (Facebook) – Real-time outage tracking and user reports.
  
  
• Facebook’s Twitter (X) – Official communication during significant outages.
  
  
• IsItDownRightNow – Facebook – Additional uptime monitoring.
  
  
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) – General guidance on dealing with internet and telecom outages.