Google was down for thousands of users around the world on Monday, according to tracking website Downdetector.
There have been more than 40,000 notifications from people reporting problems with the internet’s top search engine, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collecting status reports from various sources, including errors submitted by users on its platform.
With the failure, the search engine entered the most talked about topics on Twitter on Monday night, with more than 600,000 tweets citing the site.
Google did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
your subscription can be worth even more
Do you already know the advantages of being a Folha subscriber? In addition to having access to reports and columns, you have exclusive newsletters (find out here). You can also download our free app from the Apple Store or Google Play to receive alerts on the top news of the day. Your subscription helps us to make independent and quality journalism. Thanks!
your subscription is worth a lot
More than 180 reports and analyzes published each day. A team of more than 200 columnists and bloggers. A professional journalism that supervises the public power, conveys useful and inspiring news, counterpoints the intolerance of social networks and draws a clear line between truth and lie. How much does it cost to help produce this content?
SUBSCRIBE FOR BRL 1.90 IN THE 1st MONTH
I have over 8 years of experience in the news industry. I have worked for various news websites and have also written for a few news agencies. I mostly cover healthcare news, but I am also interested in other topics such as politics, business, and entertainment. In my free time, I enjoy writing fiction and spending time with my family and friends.
