On Thursday evening, the mobile application Vinted, favored by many Finns, experienced a significant outage. Reports about the crash started coming in around 6 PM, with over 500 notifications logged on Downdetector by 8 PM. Users reported that the app would not open and remained stuck on the startup screen. However, the web version of Vinted appeared to be functioning normally, giving users an alternative way to access the platform while the app remained down.

The disruption is of particular concern given that Vinted is a Lithuanian-based online marketplace where consumers buy and sell second-hand clothing, which has gained popularity in Finland. The incident highlights the vulnerability of mobile applications and their reliance on stable technical infrastructures. As the news spreads, both users and news outlets, including Iltalehti, are monitoring the situation closely, with many users expressing their frustrations over the app's performance.

As of now, there is no information regarding the root cause of the outage, leaving users guessing about what might have led to this interruption. This incident serves as a reminder of the potential issues inherent in digital platforms, as well as the need for users to have access to alternative solutions when such issues arise. Future updates from Vinted are anticipated as affected users await a resolution to the problem.