Instagram Outage?

If you are experiencing issues with Instagram on Sunday, March 1, 2026, you are not alone.

Our real-time monitoring system is currently tracking Instagram status. We have not detected any widespread outages at this time, but local issues can still occur.

Common Instagram Issues

• Feed not refreshing or showing "Couldn't refresh feed"
• Stories not loading or uploading
• Reels playback issues or black screen
• Direct messages (DMs) not sending
• Login problems or "suspicious activity" blocks
• Explore page not loading content

How to Fix Instagram Problems

• Force close the app and reopen it
• Clear Instagram app cache (Settings > Apps > Instagram > Clear Cache)
• Log out and log back in to refresh your session
• Check if your account has been flagged (check email for notifications)
• Ensure you have a stable internet connection
• Try switching between WiFi and mobile data

*Status last updated: 1:19:06 PM