A major internet outage has sent shockwaves through millions of users after some of the world’s most popular apps and websites went down. Platforms including Roblox, Snapchat, Canva, Life360, Ring, Xero, Clash Royale and Wordle were among the services affected. According to reports, the cause of the disruption has been traced to issues with Amazon Web Services, one of the world’s biggest cloud providers. The outage started earlier today, leaving many users frustrated as apps suddenly stopped working, messages refused to load, and websites froze mid-use.

For many, it felt like the internet had suddenly hit pause. Users across the UK and beyond flooded social media to share their experiences and memes, while some businesses were forced to halt operations entirely as the outage hit several online tools and systems at once. The outage impacted both personal and professional activities.

Gamers were locked out of their accounts on Roblox and Clash Royale, creatives couldn’t access Canva to finish their designs, and families relying on Ring doorbells and Life360 location trackers were left hanging. Snapchat users, known for making the platform their daily communication tool, reported being unable to send or receive snaps, sparking panic across group chats worldwide.

For many businesses, the timing could not have been worse. Accountants relying on Xero faced delays, marketing teams had to pause campaigns, and creators who rely on these platforms to make a living were left stranded. Some users even reported issues accessing their online banking apps.

This is not the first time AWS has been linked to major digital disruptions. Because so many websites and apps are powered by Amazon’s cloud infrastructure, a single technical issue can quickly spiral into a massive outage affecting millions. Tech experts say today’s incident highlights how deeply dependent the modern internet has become on a few big providers.

Online, reactions were immediate. “I opened my Snapchat and thought my WiFi died. Turns out the entire internet was glitching,” one user wrote. Another joked, “If Roblox is down, then the world is truly ending.” Memes flooded X and Instagram within minutes, turning the chaos into trending jokes.

But beyond the memes, the outage shows how fragile everyday digital routines can be. From families using Ring to monitor their homes, to creators building careers on Canva, to gamers logging on to Roblox daily, millions rely on these platforms without thinking twice.

Many users also questioned why so many essential services depend on the same infrastructure. One cybersecurity analyst said, “It’s like everyone’s house is on the same power grid. When it goes down, everything stops.”

Amazon has since acknowledged the problem and said engineers are working to restore full functionality. Some platforms began to come back online gradually, but many users are still experiencing delays and glitches.

As the outage lingers, conversations about internet resilience and backup systems are growing louder. The world has seen similar incidents before, but each time, the impact grows bigger as more people rely on digital platforms for work, communication, security, and entertainment.

Whether it’s Roblox kids, Snapchat streak lovers, Canva designers, or Ring camera users, today’s outage was a sharp reminder that the online world is not as unshakable as it may seem. One glitch from a major player can bring digital life to a sudden halt.