Instagram down updates — Thousands of social media users report issues as Meta suffers major outage

What to do if Instagram is down

The best thing to do is relaunch the app.

Force quit Instagram by sliding up and then dismissing the app so it closes entirely.

See if it then reloads.

It could also be a problem with your connection, so see if something else like a web page loads for you – if that doesn’t load, it’s an issue with your internet.

And if you’re still having problems after all this, it’s time to work out whether you’re alone in all this.

Do a search on Twitter to see if others are complaining about the same thing.

Should you see a load of tweets about Instagram being down, then you have your answer.

In which case, the only thing you can do is wait for it to be fixed and check the options above for updates.

Do you need Instagram for Threads? 

Threads is an offshoot of Instagram and only Insta users can create an account.

Users are allowed to post up to 500 characters of text and up to five minutes of video and links, as well as pictures.

The app is linked directly to Instagram and lets you import your profile and friends list.

However deleting your Threads profile also means getting rid of your Instagram account, which has caused frustration among early users.

And although the app is linked to Instagram, it offers Twitter-like microblogging. 

Can I use Instagram without an account?

No – due to an Instagram update in 2020, you can no longer browse Instagram without having signed up to the platform.

If you try to view profiles, posts, or Stories, you will be automatically sent to a log-in page when you try to view Instagram profiles, posts and stories.

How to delete an Instagram account

You can only get rid of your account for good by accessing Instagram through a web browser.

You cannot delete your account through the Instagram app.

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on how to do it…

1. Sign in to Instagram.com.
2. Click ‘Help’ on the right-hand side of the page, underneath the ‘Suggestions For You’ list.
3. Click ‘Managing Your Account’.
4. Click ‘Delete Your Account’.
5. Click ‘How do I delete my Instagram account’, followed by the ‘Delete Your Account’ hyperlink that appears under that.
6. A drop-down menu will appear asking you to select your reason for deleting your account.
7. To continue, re-enter your password.
8. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click ‘permanently delete my account’.

What Threads is – explained

Meta’s Threads app is billed as a “text-based conversation app” by Meta, which also owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

“Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what’ll be trending tomorrow,” the app’s description reads.

The app is linked to Instagram and has components of a Twitter-like microblogging aspect.

Users will be allowed to post up to 500 characters of text and up to five minutes of video and links, as well as pictures.

How to check if Instagram is down

First, you can visit the Instagram Help page.

There, you’ll find various options available in the panel on the left of the page.

Select “Known Issues.”

Any problems that Instagram may be encountered should be displayed ther