Reddit users worldwide experienced disruptions on Thursday, with thousands reporting difficulties accessing the platform. According to NetBlocks, a global internet watchdog, the outage was not linked to any government-level restrictions. Reports on Downdetector spiked to around 56,000 at their peak, with many users taking to social media to express frustration.

Despite widespread complaints, Reddit's official status page showed no recorded incidents, and the company has yet to provide an explanation. Some users reported that the platform worked fine for them, particularly those using older versions or alternative browsing methods.

By Thursday evening, reports of issues had significantly dropped, and services seemed to return to normal. While the outage was brief, it highlights the growing reliance on online platforms and the disruptions that even short technical failures can cause.