Facebook experienced a widespread outage on Thursday, August 14, 2025, affecting users across the United States and parts of Europe.
Reports began surfacing early in the morning, with many users unable to log in, post updates, or access their accounts.
According to data from Downdetector, the first reports of issues appeared around 3:45 a.m. local time in the United States.
By mid-morning, the number of complaints had risen significantly, indicating a growing disruption. Users reported various problems, including login failures, session errors, and difficulties accessing the platform’s features.
The outage affected several major cities, including New York, Chicago, Houston, and Tampa.
While some users experienced issues with the Facebook app, others reported problems accessing the website. In certain cases, users encountered security prompts or were logged out unexpectedly.
As of the latest updates, Meta has not provided an official statement regarding the cause of the outage.
The company has not confirmed whether the issue has been resolved or if it is ongoing. Users are advised to monitor Meta’s official channels for updates and further information.
This incident marks one of the more significant disruptions for Facebook in recent times, highlighting the platform’s vulnerability to technical issues.
Users are encouraged to exercise caution and be aware of potential security concerns during such outages.
For real-time updates and to report issues, users can visit Downdetector’s Facebook outage page or follow Meta’s official status updates.
As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how Meta will address the concerns raised by users and what measures will be implemented to prevent future disruptions.