Cybersecurity

Facebook is down due to server failure

Posted by Sean Doyle
June 19, 2014
Updated September 11, 2022
1 min

*The Facebook error has been resolved.

You may have attempted to visit Facebook today to notice a Facebook error page that says “Sorry, something went wrong.” This is because Facebook is down due to a server failure. There is no ETA as to when Facebook will resurrect.

It does not appear that Facebook has been hacked or that they are a victim to a DDOS attack. There is no fact or speculation to support this theory. Instead, this is assumed to be a server issue or simple maintenance protocol.

Facebook rarely goes down. In fact, founder Mark Zuckerberg has been quoted for saying “Facebook would never go down.” This is apparent on the error page as the copyright year is outdated.

This Facebook error is international and has even caused errors with the Facebook developer tools. Meaning, no one could click “like” or even properly view the Facebook button on a webpage.

For updates about this current situation, follow this live blog.

Written by

Sean Doyle

Sean is a tech author and security researcher with more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, malware analysis, analytics, and online marketing. He focuses on clear reporting, deep technical investigation, and practical guidance that helps readers stay safe in a fast-moving digital landscape. His work continues to appear in respected publications, including articles written for Private Internet Access. Through Botcrawl and his ongoing cybersecurity coverage, Sean provides trusted insights on data breaches, malware threats, and online safety for individuals and businesses worldwide.