Target's app and website crash during peak holiday shopping

Technology Dec 20, 2025

Target's app and website ran into tech trouble on Friday, leaving shoppers stuck when trying to place or track orders—right in the middle of the holiday rush.
Outage reports shot up for about three hours, making things extra stressful for anyone hoping to snag last-minute gifts.

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Target told customers on X to wait one to two hours before trying again, and apologized for the hassle, saying they're working quickly to fix things.
This all comes as online shopping is booming—US shoppers have already spent over $187 billion this season, with e-commerce set to break records before December ends.