A widespread Google Cloud outage on Thursday afternoon disrupted services for a range of popular platforms, impacting millions of users globally. According to Downdetector, the incident, which began around 2:00 PM ET, affected major services including Spotify, Discord, DoorDash, and numerous other applications that rely on Google Cloud infrastructure.
Reports flooded social media as users experienced difficulties accessing various services. Over 40,000 Spotify users reported inability to load the app, while Discord saw more than 12,000 users facing issues with messaging and server connections. Other affected platforms included Snapchat, Pokémon Go, Etsy, and FuboTV, highlighting the extensive reach of the outage.
Google’s Cloud status page acknowledged the incident, confirming that a system issue affected clients in the U.S. and internationally. The company stated that they had identified the root cause and implemented corrective measures. While an initial resolution timeline was unavailable, Google confirmed that by 6:15 PM ET, most of its cloud products had fully recovered.
The outage underscored the critical role Google Cloud plays in the digital landscape and the potential widespread impact of such disruptions. The incident serves as a reminder of the interconnected nature of online services and the importance of robust infrastructure to maintain reliable access for users worldwide. While Google has resolved the immediate issue, the investigation into the root cause and preventative measures will likely continue.
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