Instagram goes down in UK as well globally, as reported by thousands of users on the global version of Down Detector website. Users reports spiked with several reports for errors with the App, including being unable to refresh the feed, send messages and server connection errors.
Hundreds of users also reported issues around 7 pm on the UK version of the Down Detector website with similar issues. Live heat map of users shows affected cities include London & Manchester being the most affected, while other cities include Birmingham, Nottingham and Glasgow.
Many users went on X (formerly Twitter) to report problems with the Instagram app. A flood of memes started flowing about whether the website is facing issues.
One user wrote: “Instagram went down in the middle of convo is crazy.”
Other people wrote: “Everyone running to Twitter to check if Instagram is down”.
Everyone running to twitter to check if instagram is down pic.twitter.com/IlhQixq6Nw
— khia (@KhiaKardashian) August 14, 2025
What is Down Detector?
Downdetector is an online website that allows users to report issues for nearly all famous platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook & even Google. It allows users to report several problems with Apps and Websites.
Data is collected in real time by users and is independently verified by the Down Detector website team. It allows users to report problems with the App, Server issues, website and also gives the option to report other issues.
Update:
After being down briefly for few minutes, Instagram is now working again. If you are still facing issues, please check your connection or restart your phone.
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