Instagram appears to be acting up for some users as they get stuck on blank screens

If you tried logging into Instagram recently and were met with nothing but a blank screen, you’re not alone. A number of users have taken to platforms like Reddit to report a confusing issue where their accounts become inaccessible, displaying only a black or blank white page. This problem seems to affect both the mobile app and the web version in some cases.

The sudden inability to access their feeds or profiles left many users baffled and worried. Initial fears pointed towards account bans, a common concern when access issues arise unexpectedly. The lack of any official notification from Instagram only added to the confusion. People scrambled, trying various devices and browsers, hoping to find a way back into their accounts.

Here’s a video shared by a user on Reddit that highlights the problem:

Another user, u/aWildMudkipAppears, shared their distress: “THIS IS HAPPENING TO ME RN. IM FREAKING OUT BC I RUN MY WHOLE BUSINESS THRU THE ACCOUNT.” The panic was palpable, especially for those who rely on the platform for work or communication.

However, it quickly became apparent that this likely wasn’t a widespread ban wave. Users like u/dnaksk1D noted, “my friends can still see my account and everything on their end seems normal, but it’s all a black screen for me when i try to open it on my laptop or computer.” This suggested the accounts themselves were still active, just inaccessible to their owners. Some users even mentioned regaining temporary, albeit non-functional, access after seeing the black screen initially, further indicating a technical glitch rather than a ban.

Troubleshooting steps like deleting and reinstalling the app, clearing cache, or switching networks didn’t seem to offer a consistent fix. The issue appeared sporadic, affecting some accounts while leaving others untouched, even for users managing multiple profiles. One user, Ashketchup_151, mentioned the problem occurred on only one of their two accounts.

Reports weren’t confined to a single region either. While some discussions pointed to outage maps in the US, users from Canada and Malaysia also chimed in, confirming they faced the same blank screen problem. This suggests a broader, albeit selective, technical hiccup within Instagram’s systems.

For now, affected users are stuck waiting for a resolution. While the exact cause remains unclear, the shared experience among numerous users points towards a bug on Instagram’s end rather than individual account actions. Instagram hasn’t made an official statement regarding this specific blank screen issue yet.

We’ll keep track of the situation and will post an update if and when there are any further developments.