"This is NOT a drill": Reddit is down and the internet is panicking
Reddit appears to be down, much to the disappointment of pretty much all internet users who have been left wondering where else they can mindlessly scroll for content.
As per usual, many folks have taken to X to figure out what’s going on and confirm their suspicions that Reddit is down.
Reddit down, I repeat, Reddit down this is *not* a drill. pic.twitter.com/S1R7bK0bGT
— Iced_Pink.Melonade :tropical_drink: (@starfrooted) August 28, 2024
Others seem to be enjoying the outdoors as they take a forced break from the site.
Reddit down so I can finally look up from my screen and see this. pic.twitter.com/5KLusPtYIZ
— Shyvadi (@Shyvadi0000) August 28, 2024
This X user isn’t exactly embracing any silver linings…
reddit down… ok just leave me here to die
— – (@monthlyemail) August 28, 2024
“I don’t like that I’ve become the kind of person that notices when Reddit is down. What has become of me,” said another person.
I don’t like that I’ve become the kind of person that notices when Reddit is down. What has become of me
— Rose coloured confused (@NotNeerfa) August 28, 2024
Another user noted that X is the place to go anytime a website goes down.
Me, checking twiitter with everyone else to see if Reddit is down. #Reddit #redditisdown pic.twitter.com/qlObR7mTiL
— Tara G. (@TaraBee1) August 28, 2024
Downdetector.com, a site that tracks online outages, is also showing a huge spike in reports.
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On X, Reddit said it is “currently investigating the issue,” so fingers crossed things will be up and working shortly.