Reddit's services experienced a global outage on October 20, 2025, as a result of a significant disruption with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Users reported being unable to access the Reddit website and mobile app, encountering "too many requests" errors. The outage was linked to an operational issue in AWS's North Virginia region, which affected numerous other major online platforms and services that rely on Amazon's cloud computing infrastructure. Reports of the outage on Downdetector saw a sharp spike, indicating the widespread nature of the problem. While AWS reported seeing "significant signs of recovery," Reddit's service restoration was dependent on the resolution of the underlying AWS issues.