Facebook and Instagram users in several countries experienced service disruptions on Sunday, July 19, 2026, after a technical issue affected access to the Meta-owned platforms.
Many Facebook users were unable to log into the desktop version of the platform and received a message stating that their accounts were temporarily unavailable due to a site issue.
Some users reported that the mobile app remained accessible, although with limited functionality.
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Outage reports surged during the morning, with users citing login failures, website access problems and difficulties loading feeds. Instagram users also reported issues accessing accounts, sharing posts and using other features.
The disruption affected users in countries including the United Kingdom, United States, Indonesia and Myanmar, with many taking to other social media platforms to confirm the widespread nature of the problem.
Meta had not disclosed the cause of the outage or provided a timeline for a full resolution as of Sunday morning.
The incident adds to a series of technical disruptions that have affected major online platforms and highlighted the global reliance on Meta’s services.