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Reddit Users Experience Widespread Outages
Downdetector Reports Surge in Problem Submissions
On Wednesday afternoon, Reddit users across the globe encountered significant outages that impacted both the mobile and web applications.
According to Downdetector, a website that tracks website and service outages, over 150,000 users reported problems within a short timeframe.
Historical Data and Problem Distribution
Reddit's official system performance dashboard provides a detailed view of outage reports submitted in the past 24 hours compared to typical volume.
A heat map on the dashboard illustrates the geographical concentration of user-submitted problem reports.
Impact on Reddit Users
Reddit, known for its vibrant online communities and forums, primarily relies on advertising for revenue.
The widespread outages disrupted user access to these communities and potentially impacted the company's advertising revenue.