Twitter down: X (formerly Twitter) down during outage in India

“Beware of a new scam going around – you will get a very authentic Content Violation email that looks like it comes from X…” This warning from cybersecurity expert Marty Party highlights the ongoing issues users are facing as X (formerly Twitter) suffers a significant outage.

The outage occurred around 8:30 PM IST on March 18, 2026, impacting users across India. During this time, the X website became unresponsive across various browsers, and the mobile app on both Android and iOS failed to load any content.

As users attempted to access the platform, many were met with frustration as the service remained down. The timing of this outage is particularly concerning as it coincides with the rollout of a new dislike button feature on replies, which was introduced on the same day.

In addition to the technical difficulties, users are also being targeted by phishing emails impersonating X. These scams are designed to exploit the confusion surrounding the outage, further complicating the situation for users trying to navigate the platform.

Nikita Bier, another expert in the field, commented on the broader implications of the recent changes, stating, “The financial incentive to spam on X will decline enormously over the next 30 days and soon be negative.” This shift in the platform’s dynamics may influence user behavior and content quality in the near future.

While the outage appears to be primarily affecting users in India, the implications of these changes and the ongoing issues with phishing could have a wider impact on the platform’s user base.

As the situation develops, users are advised to remain vigilant against potential scams and to stay informed about the status of the service. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the cause of the outage and when full service will be restored.

For now, users are left waiting for updates from X as they navigate both the technical difficulties and the risks posed by phishing attempts during this challenging time.