Reddit Outage Leads to App Freezes and Internal Server Error Confusion for Users
On December 9, 2025, Reddit experienced a significant outage, causing widespread confusion among users. Thousands reported encountering an “internal server error” while trying to access the platform. The issue was confirmed by outage tracking service Downdetector.
Details of the Reddit Outage
The problems began at approximately 10:11 AM and lasted for over two hours. Reports indicate that more than 21,000 users were affected during this time. Many experienced app freezes, complicating their attempts to use the platform.
Geographical Impact
- The majority of reports came from the United States.
- In India, only a few hundred users faced issues.
- Other countries collectively reported over 3,500 incidents in the same timeframe.
Comparison with Other Outages
This incident follows a string of outages experienced by various tech platforms. Notably, Cloudflare had several disruptions earlier this month, affecting multiple services including trading platforms like Zerodha and Groww, and popular applications such as ChatGPT and X.
Reddit’s Response
Reddit has not provided specific reasons for the downtime but confirmed that the issues have been resolved. At the time of reporting, the platform was back to normal operations.
This outage highlights the recurring challenges faced by online services. Users continue to experience frustration when encountering unexpected service disruptions. As technology evolves, ensuring reliability remains a pressing concern for many platforms.
