Reddit Faces Outage, Users Encounter “Upstream Connect Error” and Endless Loading Times
Reddit is currently experiencing a widespread outage, leaving many users unable to access the site. When attempting to visit Reddit, users see an “upstream connect error” message, accompanied by infinite loading times.
Reports of the outage surged on Downdetector, IGN’s sister site, starting just after noon PT, and the issue continues to disrupt Reddit’s functionality. In response, Reddit acknowledged the problem on X (formerly Twitter) and stated that they are actively investigating the issue.
As a major platform for tech, gaming, and entertainment with nearly 100 million daily users, Reddit’s downtime has a significant impact on the internet. However, Reddit is not the only social media platform facing difficulties. Bluesky, another popular site, has also been dealing with error messages and slow load times, likely due to a surge in user traffic.
At this time, Reddit has not provided an estimated timeline for when the service will be fully restored. We will continue to update this story with new information as it becomes available.
