By Yuvraj Tyagi

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Social media platform Reddit experienced a significant outage on Monday, leaving thousands of users in the United States unable to access the site. According to Downdetector.com, which monitors online outages by compiling user reports from multiple sources, more than 21,200 incidents were logged by 5.22 p.m. ET. Most users reported receiving “internal server error” messages while attempting to browse the platform. The downtime affected users across multiple states, particularly in the East Coast and Midwest. Many users took to alternative social media platforms, including Twitter, to report issues and share screenshots of the error messages. Reddit has not yet issued a formal statement explaining the cause of the outage or an estimated time for resolution. Impact On Communities And Online Activity Reddit hosts thousands of communities, known as subreddits, covering a wide array of topics from technology to entertainment and local news. The outage disrupted these communities’ interactions, including comment threads, live discussions, and content sharing. For many, Reddit serves as both an information source and a social networking platform, highlighting the impact of the downtime on daily online engagement. Downdetector data shows that outage reports surged sharply around 4 p.m. ET, suggesting that the problem may have been sudden rather than a gradual degradation of service. Online outage tracking has become increasingly important for social media users, who rely on real-time updates to determine whether an issue is isolated or widespread. As of Monday evening, Reddit had not responded to Reuters’ request for comment. Analysts suggest the outage may stem from server overload or an internal configuration issue, but confirmation will depend on an official statement from Reddit’s technical team. Users are advised to monitor the platform and Downdetector for updates. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.