UPDATE: Cloudflare experienced a significant outage affecting multiple major websites and services earlier today. The issue emerged at approximately 9:09 UTC, with users reporting failures on sites like iBuyPower.com and Newegg.com.
The company quickly acknowledged the problem, stating, “
Investigating – Cloudflare is investigating issues with Cloudflare Dashboard and related APIs. Customers using the Dashboard / Cloudflare APIs are impacted as requests might fail and/or errors may be displayed.
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By 9:12 UTC, Cloudflare announced a fix had been implemented, and they were actively monitoring the results. Users can now access previously affected platforms, including ChatGPT and X, as services begin to stabilize.
This outage comes just days after Amazon reported a separate AWS outage that impacted several popular games and websites, including Fortnite and Reddit. According to Amazon, those services are now showing “significant signs of recovery.”
Cloudflare issued an apology for the disruption, admitting a file size error caused the outage and clarifying that it was not a result of a malicious cyberattack. The incident has raised concerns, especially as it follows a recent spike in DDoS attacks reported by the company just weeks prior.
Multiple users expressed frustration over the impact on their online activities, with one Reddit user noting disruptions in gaming experiences, specifically while playing Tarkov. This outage highlights the increasing dependency on Cloudflare’s services and the ripple effects outages can have on internet users.
As Cloudflare continues to monitor the situation, users are urged to remain vigilant. The company is also preparing for scheduled maintenance, which may further impact services.
Stay tuned for further updates as Cloudflare works to ensure stability and prevent future incidents.
