Walmart suffers mobile and web outage affecting thousands

by | Dec 31, 2025 | E-commerce News

Walmart experienced a service disruption on Tuesday morning that prevented users from accessing its mobile app and website for approximately one hour. Downdetector logged over 6,000 complaints during the peak, with 70% of issues stemming from the app that contributed to 28% year-over-year digital sales growth last quarter.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks E-commerce Newsletter, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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