Cloudflare outage crashed the internet

The outage is currently under investigation, but an unusual spike in traffic appears to have played a role in the downtime. Status updates continue to be posted on Cloudflare’s service page.

Internal service degradation was initially reported around 11:48 UTC. As part of the remediation process, access for many users had to be temporarily restricted. Although the cause has since been identified and work to stabilize systems is underway, reports of access issues continue to surface as recovery progresses.

Downtracker, a site that provides up-to-the-minute availability reports for major platforms, recorded a sharp rise in outage reports across a wide range of websites, with the detector itself briefly going offline. Cloudflare has confirmed that engineers are implementing a fix and working through lingering errors. In the meantime, numerous Fortune 500 companies, internet service providers, and everyday users who rely on Cloudflare’s network and security products remain in wait-and-see mode.

Although many people may not recognize Cloudflare by name, its reach is clearly felt during moments like this. As a key internet hub, the company helps shield websites from attacks and keeps traffic flowing smoothly. Seeing such a central provider experience a large-scale outage is unsettling for many. Some services , such as Spotify, have already begun to restore normal functionality, and more platforms are expected to follow as the situation stabilizes.