Instagram Is Down, Users Flock to Twitter to Complain

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Instagram is down for most users. The company is aware of the problem, and is working to fix it.

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By Kurt Wagner2014-04-12 17:11:14 UTC

Instagram appears to be down for most users.

Mobile users are able to open the app, but no new images are displayed. The app perpetually loads without actually surfacing new photos.

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Instagram did not immediately respond to Mashable's request for comment, but the company did tweet that it is working to fix the problem.

In the meantime, Instagram users are flocking to Twitter to express frustration — most of which appears to be in good humor. Users are utilizing the hashtag #InstagramIsDown to share comments and funny photos.

We will update this story when we hear more about the issue.

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Topics: Apps and Software, down, insatgram, #instagramisdown, Tech