Big Billion Days 2025: Flipkart & Amazon Face Server Crash, Users See Error E002
The most awaited online shopping festival, the Big Billion Days 2025 Sale, started at 12 AM. But instead of smooth shopping, users were shocked to see both Flipkart and Amazon crash just as the sale went live.
Servers Went Down for 10–30 Minutes
As soon as the sale began, millions of users rushed to grab deals. But within seconds, apps started showing error messages like “Something went wrong! Please try again later. E002.”
- Product pages not loading
- Product information missing
- Carts disappearing suddenly
- Payment pages crashing
For 10–30 minutes, both Flipkart and Amazon servers were down. Shoppers kept retrying but failed to load even a single product.
Social Media Flooded with Complaints
Within minutes, Twitter (X) and Instagram were full of memes and angry posts. Many users stayed awake past midnight to buy iPhones, laptops, and fashion deals — but the apps just kept crashing.
“Waited for hours, added items to cart, but at 12:05 AM the whole app froze. Big Billion Crash, not Big Billion Days!”
Why Did the Crash Happen?
Experts believe that millions of users logging in at the same time overloaded the servers. Even though Flipkart and Amazon spend heavily on infrastructure, the midnight traffic surge made both platforms unstable.
Impact on Shoppers and Brands
Such server crashes not only frustrate users but also cause:
- Product pages not loading
- Product information missing
- Carts disappearing suddenly
- Payment pages crashing
- Loss of customer trust
- Delay in purchases
- Big financial impact for brands
- Missed sales opportunities for sellers
The most awaited online shopping festival, the Big Billion Days Sale, kicked off with a bang at 12 AM — but instead of smooth shopping, users were shocked to see both Flipkart and Amazon crash just as the sale went live.
Servers Went Down for 10–30 Minutes
As the clock struck midnight, lakhs of shoppers rushed to grab the biggest deals. But instead of discounts, they were greeted with “Something went wrong! Please try again later. E002.”
For 10 to 30 minutes, both Flipkart and Amazon struggled to handle the heavy traffic. Shoppers kept retrying again and again but couldn’t open even a single product page properly.
Social Media Flooded with Complaints
Within minutes, Twitter (X) and Instagram were flooded with posts and memes. Shoppers said they stayed awake past midnight to grab iPhones, electronics, and fashion deals — but the apps just kept crashing.
One user wrote:
“Waited for hours, added items to cart, but at 12:05 AM the whole app froze. Big Billion Crash, not Big Billion Days!”
Why Did the Crash Happen?
Experts believe that millions of users logging in at the same time overloaded the servers of both companies. Even though Flipkart and Amazon invest heavily in technology, the unprecedented midnight rush made their platforms unstable.
Impact on Shoppers and Brands
Such server crashes not only frustrate users but also cause:
Many shoppers believe they lost out on limited stock deals because of the downtime.
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