Yes, Instagram appears to be facing a widespread outage on February 12with users across multiple Indian cities reporting issues on the platform.
According to outage-tracking data over the past 24 hours, reports have surged sharply during the morning hours, significantly above the typical baseline. The spike suggests a potential disruption rather than isolated user-side issues.
What problems are users facing?
Based on user reports:
- 63% are facing issues with the Instagram app
- 20% are reporting problems with posting and publishing
- 17% are experiencing server connection errors
This indicates the outage may be affecting core app functionality rather than just a specific feature.
Which cities are affected?
Outage heatmaps show high complaint volumes from:
- Delhi
- mumbai
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Ahmedabad
- Jaipur
- Indore
- Patna
The spread across major metros suggests the issue may be pan-India rather than region-specific.
Is it confirmed by Instagram?
As of now, there has been no official statement from Instagram or its parent company Meta regarding the disruption. Outage detection platforms typically flag incidents when reports exceed normal levels for that time of day.
If you’re facing issues:
- Try restarting the app
- Check your internet connection
- Wait for official updates
Given the sharp spike in complaints, the issue appears to be on Instagram’s side and may be resolved once systems stabilize.
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