Reddit Crash: Users Face Endless Loading and Errors

Reddit is currently facing significant downtime, leaving many users unable to access the platform due to an "upstream connect error" message and infinite loading times. This outage began around 12pm PT, with reports surging on Downdetector. Reddit has acknowledged the situation via their official Twitter account and is actively working to resolve the issue. This incident follows recent stability problems faced by other social media platforms like Bluesky, which has also reported slow load times and error messages as they cope with an increased user base.

The Reddit outage is primarily caused by technical issues leading to an "upstream connect error," preventing users from accessing the site effectively. Reddit's team is currently investigating the cause to implement a solution.

Reddit, a well-known social media platform, allows users to share and discuss content on various topics through posts and comments. It has become integral to online communities, catering to diverse interests, and serves as a primary source of news and discussion for many users. The current outage interrupts these community interactions, causing frustration among its millions of active users.