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Platform X back online after global outage

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has been restored after a global outage that affected both the mobile app and desktop website. The outage, which began on

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February 16, 2026byThe Nation
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X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has been restored after a global outage that affected both the mobile app and desktop website.

The outage, which began on Monday afternoon, left users worldwide unable to access the service, with a blank page displaying only the platform's X logo and no timeline or posts loading.

According to Down Detector, the problem was global, with users across multiple continents reporting access issues.

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The cause of the outage remains unclear, as X and Elon Musk, its owner, have not released a statement.

However, the service has been restored, with some users reporting that it's back online.

This isn't the first time X has faced technical challenges. In November 2025, the platform experienced a separate outage affecting users in multiple countries.

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