X platform down, that's why

According to Down Detector, problems with the Elon Musk social media application began shortly after 11:20 am.

At 11:30 GMT, there were more than 3,250 reports on the platform, reports Daily, broadcast Periscope.

From affected users, more than half (58 percent) reported problems with the X app.

A 23 percent of respondents said they were having problems with the website, while 10 percent reported “problems related to the connection of the” server.

At the same time,diversary -- which provides network services for thousands of pages -- is also reporting a possible major disruption.

In Down Detector, there were over 10,500 service exemption reports by 11:30 GMT.

On social networks, commentators prepared for broader disruptions, with a user writing: “X is out of place, Cloudflake out of office. Get your things, the day is over”

According to Down Detector's map of interruptions, X problems seem to be widespread.

Here in the United Kingdom, users in London, Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow, and several other large cities have reported experiencing problems with connection.

Unable to access their preferred social network, users have filled the competitive Thraads platform to express frustration.