Reddit users in the UK are facing issues with the popular social media site as it experiences a widespread outage. Thousands of users have reported problems with Reddit, leading to an error message displaying “no healthy upstream” on the website. The disruption began around 5 am, according to Down Detector, with difficulties connecting to backend servers affecting both the site and its app. Despite the significant issues, the official Reddit status page claims that the site is functioning normally.
While Reddit has not officially acknowledged the problem on its X account, frustrated users have taken to social media to express their annoyance. Some have used a workaround by accessing the “old Reddit” version of the site, which offers a simpler design. Reddit is a platform where users can share content, ask questions, and participate in discussions within specific community groups called subreddits.
This is not the first time Reddit has experienced a major outage. In August, over 150,000 US users encountered issues with the platform, including unresponsiveness on the app and website downtime. The UK also saw disruption, with around 30,000 reported problems. Users have turned to alternative social media platforms during outages, seeking updates and venting their frustrations.
Reddit has previously acknowledged and addressed issues when they arise. Following user complaints and inquiries, Reddit’s official Twitter account confirmed that the problem had been identified, and a solution was being implemented. The platform aims to keep users informed and address technical difficulties promptly.
As Reddit continues to work on resolving the current outage, users are encouraged to monitor official updates and utilise available workarounds. The platform’s downtime serves as a reminder of the dependence many have on social media for connectivity and entertainment. With Reddit being a popular hub for diverse discussions and content sharing, its temporary inaccessibility highlights the impact such disruptions can have on online communities.