Slack Outage: Users Unable to Send or Receive Messages
On November 11, 2025, thousands of Slack users experienced a significant disruption that began at 1:15 p.m. EDT. The popular messaging platform, widely used in workplaces, reported widespread issues preventing users from sending or receiving messages.
Details of the Slack Outage
The outage was tracked by DownDetector, which recorded over 15,000 reports of problems by 1:30 p.m. Users expressed their frustrations on social media, particularly on X, formerly known as Twitter.
User Reactions
- One user shared their experience, saying, “Decided to send an announcement to 6000+ people in a Slack channel at the exact moment that Slack decided to go down.”
- Another commented on the timing, noting, “Slack down? Monday before holiday just got that much quieter.”
- A different user mentioned, “Slack outage?? in the middle of a super busy Monday of course.”
- One more expressed, “Slack is really out here slacking at the worst possible time.”
The Impact of the Outage
This disruption highlights the reliance many organizations have on digital communication platforms like Slack. The inability to communicate effectively can stall workflows and disrupt productivity, particularly on busy workdays.
Emegypt will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. Users are encouraged to stay informed about potential resolutions and any further developments related to the Slack outage.
