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Microsoft 365 outage crashes fast as reports plunge from 17000 to 136 users
Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
A spike of 17000 complaints collapses within hours
Microsoft 365 users reported a major outage earlier, but the situation eased quickly. According to Downdetector, complaints dropped from about 17,000 earlier to just 136 by 5.38 p.m. ET. Downdetector aggregates user reports from multiple sources, suggesting Microsoft’s productivity platforms recovered rapidly after disruption.
- Microsoft 365 outage saw reports peak around 17000 users
- User complaints fell sharply to 136 by 5.38 p.m. ET
- Downdetector tracks outages using aggregated status and user reports
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