Meta is experiencing a widespread outage once again. On June 12, 2026, numerous users reported to Downdetector that they weren’t able to load or publish posts on Facebook or Instagram. Most people were met with the classic “something went wrong” error notice while trying to load their accounts.
This isn’t the first time that the social media company has experienced a large-scale outage. One of the most notable incidents occurred on December 11, 2024, when hundreds of thousands of Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp users reported issues loading the apps.
A spokesperson for Meta acknowledged via X (formerly known as Twitter), “We’re aware that a technical issue is impacting some users’ ability to access our apps. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and apologize for any inconvenience.”
So, what is happening with Facebook and Instagram now? We’ve got the updates on the situation below.
Is Facebook Down Today?
Yes. At the time of publication, Facebook is still down for most users, if not all. Most are receiving the old-school message, “something went wrong,” when trying to make a post.
The problems appeared to have begun the morning of June 12, sometime between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. ET.
Is Instagram Down?
Yes, Instagram is also experiencing issues with loading accounts and posting news photos and reels. Some users reported errors while trying to publish new posts.
When Is Facebook Coming Back Up?
At the time of publication, Meta has yet to provide any explanation for Facebook’s failure. So, it’s unclear when the platform will be restored for users.
When Is Instagram Coming Back Up?
As previously noted, it’s unclear when Meta’s platforms, including Instagram, will be rebooted for users.
Why Is Facebook & Instagram Down?
Meta has yet to publicly explain what happened to Facebook and Instagram the morning of June 12. So, the reason behind the outage is still unclear.
