Widespread Service Failures as AWS Goes Down
A major AWS outage today is causing significant disruptions across the internet, affecting a vast number of popular online services. Users began reporting issues on Monday afternoon as the backbone of many apps and websites, Amazon Web Services (AWS), experienced critical failures.
Snapchat Not Working for Millions Amidst Server Outage
Snapchat users are among the most affected, with widespread reports of the service being completely down. Many are unable to complete the Snapchat login process on the app or Snapchat Web, leading to a surge in searches for “why Snapchat is not working” and “is Snapchat down today in India.” The outage tracking site Downdetector shows a massive spike in user-submitted problem reports.
The Snapchat server down status appears to be a direct result of the broader AWS down event, leaving users unable to send messages or load content.
Gamers Hit Hard: Roblox and Epic Games Suffer Downtime
The gaming community has also been heavily impacted by the outage. Players of both Roblox and popular titles from Epic Games are reporting that they are unable to log in or access online features. This has led to frustration for millions of users who rely on the stability of these platforms.
Amazon’s Own Platforms, Prime and Alexa, Go Offline
Highlighting the severity of the technical problems, even Amazon’s own services are experiencing failures. Down Detector is filled with reports that Amazon down is affecting Amazon Prime video streaming. Similarly, the Alexa voice assistant is reportedly unresponsive for many, as the core infrastructure it relies on is currently unstable.
What We Know: Checking the Official AWS Status
Amazon has acknowledged the ongoing problems on its official AWS status page, confirming issues with several core services. Until the company resolves the root cause and the AWS status returns to normal, users of countless platforms—from Duolingo to services using snap login—should expect continued instability.
