According to the news, it is related to X (Twitter).social media platforms since this morning X (formerly Twitter)Thousands of users are experiencing a major issue. If X isn’t working on your phone or browser, and you’re getting a blank screen when you refresh your feed, you’re not alone. Thousands of users around the world are currently reporting that X is down.
Let’s find out what outage tracking websites have to say and what you can do to fix this problem.
Downdetector flooded with complaints
Popular outage tracking websites Downdetector According to the report, users began reporting complaints en masse on Saturday morning (July 18, 2026). During peak hours, thousands of users reported that their X app was not working. According to users, they faced these three problems most often:
- Tweets Not Loading:No new posts or tweets are visible on the timeline.
- App Crashing:The mobile app is crashing repeatedly.
- Error Messages:An error message like “Cannot retrieve posts at this time” is flashing on the screen.
Users vented their anger: “Why did Elon Musk give away $100 billion?”
As soon as X went down, users erupted in anger. Many users tagged Elon Musk in humorous and angry tweets. One user wrote,“Did Musk give $100 billion to make this app crash every 5 seconds?”Some users also claimed that upon waking up in the morning, they saw a new layout for X, including a new reaction button like Thumbs Down. It’s being speculated that the rollout of this new update caused a technical glitch on the server.
If X (Twitter) isn’t working, try these 5 tips immediately.
Since this is a global server outage, it may take some time for the company to fix it. However, you can try these steps on your end:
- Turn off VPN (Toggle VPN):If you are using a VPN on your phone, turn it off immediately, as it can sometimes block the connection.
- Update App:Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and see if there’s a new update for the X app.
- Clear Cache:Go to your phone’s settings and click “Clear Cache” for the X app. Browser users can clear their cookies and cache.
- Check the internet connection:Try restarting your WiFi or mobile data once.
- Uninstall and Reinstall:If the app won’t open at all, uninstall and reinstall it.
Twitter hasn’t yet officially revealed the reason for this outage. While it’s slowly starting to recover for some users, it may take some time to fully return to normal.
Is your X account working fine? Let us know in the comments below!
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