Thousands of Google users reported login failures, Gmail outages, and Google Cloud issues, contributing to a tally of over 25,000 complaints
On September 18, 2025, an issue with Google and Google Cloud services was identified at 10:30 AM EST. This outage affected numerous users across cities like New York, Seattle, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
According to Downdetector, user reports indicated problems with Google since 10:41 AM EDT. A post shared on the platform read, "User reports indicate problems with Google since 10:41 AM EDT. RT if you're also having problems #Googledown." The issue impacted multiple services, generating over 25,000 user-generated reports.
Many users reported being unable to access Google services, specifically the Sign In with Google feature. The Downdetector chart also revealed that a significant number of users reported problems with Google since 10:41 AM EDT. The Sign In with Google feature appeared to be down across multiple sites.
One user claimed to be unable to access cloud products that require sign-in with Google. The issue with Google generated a significant number of reactions on social media platforms.
The organization that experienced a service outage at 10:30 AM EST on September 18, 2025, generating over 25,000 user reports on Downdetector and now seems to be recovering, is Cloudflare.
The Downdetector chart suggested that 88 per cent of the users faced issues with login, while 8 per cent of the complaints were related to the website, and 5 per cent of the complaints faced issues regarding search.
As of the time of the report, it appears that the issue is resolving. Users are advised to monitor their Google and Google Cloud services for any further updates.
