June 12, 2025 – If you tried streaming music on Spotify, joining a Google Meet, or accessing your favorite dev tools like Replit today and failed—you weren’t alone. A significant internet disruption, including a Google Cloud outage, knocked out multiple major platforms across the globe, leaving millions scratching their heads.
This wasn’t just a glitch. It was a chain reaction that started with a cloud hiccup and turned into a full-blown digital domino effect.
What Happened?
A core outage at Google Cloud triggered widespread service failures across several tech giants. Here’s how it unfolded:
- A failure in Google’s IAM (Identity & Access Management) infrastructure led to a disruption in many of its services—including Cloud Workstations, BigQuery, and Memorystore.
- As a result, Cloudflare, which depends on Google Cloud for part of its stack, also experienced service degradation.
- The ripple effect hit services relying on those platforms—including Spotify, Discord, Snapchat, Replit, and others.
You can track how these events unfolded in real time on our Everyana.
Timeline: The Internet Crash of June 12
| Time (ET) | Incident |
|---|---|
| ~2:00 PM | Reports of Spotify, Google Cloud, Cloudflare, and Discord outages flood Downdetector |
| 2:30 PM | Cloudflare confirms third-party infrastructure (Google Cloud) is causing the issue |
| 3:15 PM | Google engineers begin rollback and mitigation efforts |
| 6:00 PM | Services begin to recover gradually |
Who Was Affected?
Thousands of users across North America, Europe, and Asia faced sudden outages. Here’s a snapshot of just how widespread it got:
- At its peak, Spotify saw over 46,000 user reports of failure to log in or stream content.
- Meanwhile, Discord experienced more than 11,000 disruptions, mostly related to connectivity.
- Google Cloud services like Meet, Firebase, and Drive topped 10,000 reports.
- Even Snapchat users struggled to send or receive messages during the downtime.
Want to learn how Spotify works behind the scenes? Check our blog on Spotify Architecture Simplified.
Why It Happened: Interconnected Chaos
Today’s internet relies heavily on a few key infrastructure providers like Google Cloud, AWS, and Cloudflare. When even one of these systems experiences a fault, the consequences can ripple through thousands of dependent services.
This event highlighted three key vulnerabilities:
- Over-dependence on cloud giants
- Identity services fragility, especially in authentication flows
- Lack of real-time redundancy in many public-facing apps
Explore: Why the Internet Is More Fragile Than You Think
What’s Being Done Now
- Google Cloud has confirmed the root cause and promised a full post-incident report, which will be shared soon via their status dashboard.
- Cloudflare reported that services are back online, though some users may still experience minor lags or refresh issues.
- Apps like Spotify, Replit, and Snapchat have resumed normal operations.
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More Sources & Reports
- Google Cloud outage disrupts major services – AP News
- Cloudflare confirms incident linked to Google – MySanAntonio
- Spotify, Snapchat, and Discord outages explained – Business Insider
Final Thought
As we continue to build a hyper-connected digital world, incidents like these show how crucial infrastructure resilience and transparent communication really are. Whether you’re a developer, business owner, or everyday user—staying informed is your best tool.
