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eBay outage sparks chaos for shoppers as app search and checkout break for thousands

Technology
Published on 27 April 2026
eBay outage sparks chaos for shoppers as app search and checkout break for thousands

Users saw carts fail and search stall suddenly around

Thousands of eBay shoppers reported major disruptions on Sunday, April 26, with issues spiking after about 3:30 PM ET. Users said the website and mobile app struggled with core functions like search, adding items to carts, and completing checkout, leaving purchases stuck or unable to load. The outage appears widespread, affecting shoppers in real time.

  • Reports surged after around 3:30 PM ET
  • Search, cart updates, and checkout were impacted
  • Both website and mobile app showed problems
  • Disruption appears broad among shoppers
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