MyFitnessPal Experiencing Technical Issues: Users Report App Not Functioning Properly

MyFitnessPal, a popular health and fitness tracking app and website, experienced a major outage on Wednesday, leaving many users frustrated and unable to access the platform. Downdetector, a website that tracks online outages, reported the issue, prompting a flood of complaints on social media.

“Have not been able to log into a paid subscription for days. Is there a refund process in place?” one user vented on X, highlighting the impact of the outage on paying customers. Another user expressed sympathy for the IT staff responsible for fixing the problem, acknowledging the pressure they must be under.

“Why is myfitnesspal tweaking right now. Some of us have eating disorders and are physically unable to eat unless we’ve logged our meal first,” another user shared, underscoring the importance of the app for individuals with specific dietary needs.

In response to the reports, MyFitnessPal issued a statement explaining that they were performing routine maintenance that caused the downtime. They assured users that they were working to resolve the issues and would update them once the maintenance was complete.

The outage serves as a reminder of the reliance many people have on technology for tracking their health and fitness goals, and the frustration that can arise when these tools are suddenly unavailable. Users are eagerly awaiting the resolution of the issue so they can resume their tracking and monitoring activities on the platform.