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  "schema_version": 1,
  "slug": "is-instagram-down",
  "title": "IS Instagram DOWN",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/is-instagram-down/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/is-instagram-down.json",
  "summary": "Major Instagram/Facebook service outage generating immediate user troubleshooting/search traffic",
  "why_now": "Near-real-time user reports and live updates published by outlets and trackers created an immediate spike in 'is X down' searches.",
  "evidence_summary": "- Live outage coverage and high-volume outage reports across tech and news sites (Tom's Guide, Asbury Park Press, NDTV Profit). - DownDetector and user-reported service malfunction headlines are cited, indicating real-time platform disruption. - Search spike aligns with users checking service status rather than interest in a product release.",
  "caveat": "Signal Type: Technology / Infrastructure Signal",
  "collected_at": "Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0700",
  "signal_type": "Technology / Infrastructure Signal",
  "score": 88.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "evidence": [
    "Facebook and Instagram are down — Live updates on massive outage - Tom's Guide",
    "Is Instagram down right now? Users reporting issues with Instagram - Asbury Park Press"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Facebook and Instagram are down — Live updates on massive outage - Tom's Guide",
      "source": "Tom's Guide",
      "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxOb3daSkZQRWc3dkxmdnM1OHlUSUhzcHFIbERLdWxUcU90SlZKTjZNUjBKRFMyTG1YYlgxdXo5RzY3VWRsMzgtM1d3ZWVOd0FJdTVJVlRBX1prZVVHOERBRzlVdjRuOGI1RWlOcGVHYmRYU3Z4UzRQWXFlOU1TQTVjQmZ6VTM?oc=5"
    }
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "record_id": "202607230050_signal_Quality-2-is-instagram-down",
    "batch_id": "202607230050",
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