Is Instagram down right now?

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Our automated check runs from one or more locations and may miss in-app problems; reports come from users across India. We only call something "down" when users confirm it too. Here's how we check.

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About Instagram

Instagram is Meta's photo and video platform, and India is its biggest market by user numbers. What began as a photo app now runs largely on Reels, short vertical videos that compete directly with other short form apps.

An enormous creator economy sits on it here, along with small businesses that use it as their shopfront, taking orders through DMs rather than any website.

Usage peaks late in the evening, and it shares login and infrastructure with Facebook and Threads, so trouble at Meta tends to show up across all three together.

No reports yet, be the first to report an issue above.

If Instagram isn't working

Feed, Reels or Stories not loading? Pull to refresh, then close and reopen Instagram. Partial breakage, where feed works but Reels do not, usually means a platform issue and not your account.
Clear the cache or try web Open instagram.com in a browser to check whether it is the app or the service that is failing.
Avoid logging out During an outage, logging out can trigger verification loops. Stay signed in and wait for recovery.
Update the app An outdated version glitches after a server change. Update Instagram from the store and reopen.
Check the live status above If many people across India are reporting Instagram right now, it is a wider problem and not just you.

Other ways to access Instagram

Try Instagram on the web instagram.com in a browser can work when the app is stuck or crashing.
Message or post on another app for now Reach people on WhatsApp or another app until Instagram is back.
Switch Wi-Fi and mobile data A different connection can get the feed loading when it is stuck on 'couldn't refresh'.
Instagram Help for account issues Use the verified Instagram support or Help Centre for login and account problems. Help is in-app and online.

Official updates during an outage: X · Facebook · Instagram

Questions

It is usually a platform outage, heavy load, or a local app or connection issue. The live status and reports above help you tell which one it is.

If many people are reporting Instagram at the same time, it is the platform. If only you are affected, try the web version and a different network first.

Pehle web par instagram.com khol kar dekhein ya dusra network try karein. App update karein ya cache clear karein. Upar live status dekhein ki sabke liye down hai ya sirf aapke.

Partial breakage, where feed loads but Reels or Stories do not, usually means a platform issue and not your account. Wait it out and check the reports above.

Upload failures spike during outages or on a weak connection. Do not delete the draft, just retry after some time or on a better network.

Check the report map above. A spike across several states means a wider outage. If reports are low, the issue is more likely your app version, cache or connection.

No, there is no phone helpline. Support is through the in app help and report option. For an account or content complaint, use the India Grievance Officer route under the IT Rules.

Yes. Tap the Download button on the live status card at the top of this page to save the Instagram server down image. The screenshot shows Instagram's current status, the last checked time and how many users across India are reporting problems right now. So when Instagram is actually down you get a real service down screenshot, not a mock-up. Save the service down image to keep it or send it to someone.

We run an on demand check from our server and combine it with real user reports across India. Reports are the main signal, since the website can respond while the app or feed is broken for users.