Reddit is experiencing a global outage, with users worldwide, including those in the US and UK, encountering difficulties accessing the Reddit website and app, as reported on DownDetector. The timeline for resolving this outage remains uncertain.
On January 18, Reddit acknowledged an issue where users encountered errors related to creating and viewing posts or comments containing images or videos. The company later confirmed the implementation of a fix, resolving the problem. The day prior, Reddit users faced increased error rates when posting images or signing up for accounts, which was also addressed.
Numerous users have highlighted a surge in issues with Reddit on social media platforms. DownDetector has recorded over 1,000 reports of app problems since 9:27 pm. Users worldwide, including those in the UK and US, have utilized DownDetector to document Reddit-related problems.