AWS Outage Causes Global Disruptions:
Earlier today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a major outage that caused disruptions across several popular apps, including Snapchat, Reddit, and a number of business platforms. The incident highlights how deeply dependent the modern internet has become on cloud infrastructure.
What Happened:
The outage began on morning of 20th Oct 2025 and affected multiple AWS regions, leading to downtime for web and mobile services that rely on Amazon’s cloud. Users reported login errors, slow loading times, and complete outages in some cases.
Impact on Major Platforms:
Social media platforms like Snapchat and Reddit saw widespread user complaints. Some users also experienced issues with connected services such as Slack, Netflix, and Amazon’s own systems.
AWS’s Response:
AWS acknowledged the issue on its official status page, citing network connectivity problems in specific regions. The company has since begun restoring services and monitoring recovery progress.
Why It Matters:
This incident serves as a reminder of how central AWS has become to the internet’s infrastructure — powering everything from social media apps to enterprise software. A single outage can ripple across millions of users worldwide.
