Users in Leeds and across West Yorkshire were among those affected on Sunday after X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a widespread service disruption. The X down outage left many people unable to load timelines, publish posts, or access core features on both the app and website.
The disruption was reported across multiple regions, including the UK, Europe, the United States, and parts of Asia, with users logging access problems throughout the afternoon. As of publication, no official explanation had been issued by the platform.
What is happening now
Users attempting to access X reported blank screens, frozen timelines, delayed updates, and repeated error messages. The issues affected both mobile and desktop users, with some accounts experiencing intermittent access while others were unable to log in entirely.
Independent outage monitoring data suggested the service was unstable rather than completely offline, with functionality returning for some users while problems persisted elsewhere.
When the outage started and affected regions
Reports of disruption began rising shortly before midday Eastern Time on Sunday, corresponding to early afternoon in the UK. While the highest number of reports originated in the United States, users in Leeds, wider Yorkshire, and other parts of the UK reported similar problems at the same time.
The pattern of reports indicated a global issue rather than a regional fault, with complaints also recorded across Europe and Asia.
Impact on Leeds and West Yorkshire users
In Leeds, the x outage occurred during a busy Sunday afternoon period when many residents rely on X for local news updates, sports discussion, transport information, and community alerts.
Journalists, digital publishers, and communications teams across the city reported temporary disruption to live reporting and audience engagement. Businesses and content creators using the platform for customer communication and scheduled posts also faced interruptions, affecting campaign timing and response management.
For everyday users, the X down outage limited access to breaking news, public conversations, and direct messaging, particularly for those who rely on the platform as a primary source of real-time information.
Official response from X
As of the time of writing, X had not released an official statement explaining the cause of the outage or confirming when full service would be restored. No technical update had been published by the company’s engineering teams, and there was no immediate public comment from senior leadership.
The absence of a formal update has left users relying on independent monitoring services to track the status of the disruption.
Is the outage resolved or ongoing
Service status remained mixed. Some users in Leeds and elsewhere in the UK reported gradual improvements, while others continued to experience access issues. Outage tracking data showed fluctuating reports rather than a clear decline, suggesting the X down outage was still affecting parts of the platform.
Full restoration had not been confirmed at the time of publication.
What users should do next
Users experiencing problems are advised to avoid repeatedly refreshing the app or attempting multiple logins, as this can slow recovery during periods of instability. Those needing urgent updates or communication should temporarily use alternative platforms.
Local organisations, businesses, and publishers in Leeds are encouraged to share critical information through multiple channels until X confirms that normal service has fully resumed.
Brief context of recent disruptions
Sunday’s outage follows several service interruptions reported earlier this year, during which users in the UK and other regions experienced similar access problems. In most previous cases, services returned gradually over several hours rather than immediately.
Closing summary
The X down outage has disrupted users in Leeds and across the UK while also affecting audiences worldwide. With no official update yet issued by the platform, uncertainty remains around the cause and full resolution. Until normal service is confirmed, users should expect intermittent access and plan communications accordingly.
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