Edith Hejberg
The app, which has become a daily staple for many, left people unable to view content, upload videos, or even log in.
TikTok experienced a major global outage early this morning, disrupting access for thousands of users.
Outage Begins Around 7AM Worldwide
Reports of issues started surfacing at approximately 7am, according to real-time data from DownDetector.
Users from various countries, including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Italy, and Latvia, all reported being affected.
UK Users Among the Most Impacted
In the UK, outage reports peaked just before 9am, with 1,646 users logging complaints.
Many said the app would not load, while others experienced total crashes. Similar complaints emerged globally.
“Stressed” and Frustrated Reactions Flood Social Media
With TikTok unavailable, users quickly turned to other platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share their frustrations.
Some described feeling “stressed,” especially those who rely on the app for entertainment or content creation.
No Official Response from TikTok Yet
As of 10:50am, TikTok had not released an official statement. The lack of communication left users speculating whether the cause was a server glitch, a software bug, or something more serious.
The Cost of Going Dark
With over a billion active users, even a short disruption has serious impact. Influencers, marketers, and casual users alike found themselves cut off from their main channel for connection and content.
A Pattern of Platform Outages in 2025
Today’s TikTok blackout adds to a string of recent tech platform failures in 2025, including Instagram and YouTube.
As digital platforms grow, so does the ripple effect of every outage.
Slowly Coming Back Online, But Questions Remain
While some users reported the app gradually coming back online, many features remained unstable.
Until TikTok explains what went wrong, users are left guessing, and hoping it doesn’t happen again soon.
