Snapchat has recently experienced technical problems due to a widespread outage linked to Amazon Web Services (AWS). This outage, beginning on October 20, 2025, affected many websites and apps globally, including Snapchat. Amazon confirmed technical disruptions in its US-EAST-1 data region, severely impacting Snapchat's ability to send snaps and load messages. This region is critical for many internet services, so the problem caused widespread connectivity issues not only for Snapchat but also for platforms like Duolingo, Roblox, and others. Amazon attributed the issue to a technical error in a central database service (DynamoDB) and confirmed no signs of cyberattacks. AWS has been working to resolve the problem, and services have started recovering but intermittent issues may still occur. Apart from this outage, Snapchat continues to evolve by adding new features, focusing on privacy, and developing advanced augmented reality (AR) technologies. The app also has cultural significance, especially among young users, influencing communication styles and pop culture trends. If Snapchat users experience trouble with unopened snaps, those snaps usually expire and are deleted automatically after a certain time (up to 30 days), ensuring message privacy and server efficiency. In summary, the recent disruption with Snapchat was due to an AWS technical failure affecting many internet platforms globally. Snapchat is actively maintaining its service and continuing to innovate while emphasizing user privacy and cultural impact.
