Amazon Faces Major Service Disruption Affecting Users Worldwide

Amazon is currently experiencing a significant outage, with over 12,000 complaints logged by users facing issues accessing the website and mobile app. Many shoppers reported persistent errors during the checkout process, including timeouts when entering addresses. The problems began shortly after 1:30 PM EST on March 5, and an official statement from Amazon is awaited. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 6, 2026, 01:14 IST

Significant Outage Hits Amazon Services

Amazon experienced a significant service disruption, with DownDetector recording over 12,000 user complaints. Many individuals faced difficulties accessing both the Amazon website and its mobile application, while some users also reported issues with Amazon Prime Video.

The outage reportedly began shortly after 1:30 PM EST on March 5, as users encountered various glitches while browsing and attempting to make purchases. Numerous shoppers reported persistent errors during the checkout process, including timeouts when trying to enter their addresses, affecting both the app and web interface.

As of now, Amazon has not released an official statement regarding the outage. This situation is currently developing.