Walmart website down: What happened TODAY?
Thousands of users from different parts of the United States have reported that both the Walmart website and app are down
Having trouble shopping through Walmart’s website or app? You’re not alone! Thousands of users from different parts of the United States have reported that both services are down. Complaints on social media keep rising, while the issues remain unresolved. We’ll tell you everything we know about the Walmart outage.
Why is Walmart down today?
Although users have demanded a response and the quick restoration of the service, so far the company hasn’t provided any explanation regarding the cause of the outage affecting the website and the app.
According to reports from more than 3,200 users, many are experiencing issues where the website appears to be loading but never actually does, preventing access. Others say they’re unable to add items to their carts. According to Down Detector, 59% of users reported problems with the app, while 33% said the issue was with the website. Walmart users are voicing their frustration on social media:
“It seems like @Walmart is practically down, both on the website and the app. It took me over 100 tries to check the status of an order,” one user posted on X.
“I just needed over 100 attempts to check the status of an order,” another user echoed.
Well, then…https://t.co/PzLXVNCk0P
Looks like @Walmart is more or less #down on both the #website and the #app.
Just took 100+ retries to check the status of an order.
— Charles (@KC6UFM) April 17, 2025
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Where is Walmart’s website down?
According to Down Detector, the outage affecting Walmart’s website and mobile app has occurred this Thursday across several states in the U.S. This has become a widespread issue, especially since Walmart is one of the most popular retailers for online shopping.
Walmart will close more stores in the United States
Walmart began closing some of its stores earlier this year and plans to shut down several more throughout 2025, with a particular focus on the states of Georgia and California. According to the company, these decisions are based on the underperformance of certain locations, which have been affected by declining sales and the growing competition from e-commerce. Additionally, Walmart noted that it has seen significant losses in areas where multiple stores are located close to one another, which has negatively impacted profitability in those regions.
Which Walmart stores have already closed?
So far in 2025, Walmart has already closed several locations. Here’s a list of stores that have shut down:
- Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody (Georgia)
- Walmart Neighborhood Market, Roswell Road, Marietta (Georgia)
- Towson, Maryland (1238 Putty Hill Ave.)
- Columbus, Ohio (3579 S. High St.)
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin (7025 W. Main St.)
- Aurora, Colorado (10400 E Colfax Ave.)
- 2121 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92102
- 605 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
- 2753 E. Eastland Center Dr., West Covina, CA 91791
- 40580 Albrae Street, Fremont, CA 94538
- 4080 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, CA 95746
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Which Walmart stores are closing?
According to the company, the upcoming closures will include stores located in the following areas:
- San Diego
- El Cajon
- West Covina
- Fremont
- Granite Bay
Walmart History
Walmart was founded by Samuel Moore Walton, a man whose determination was shaped early in life. During his youth, he held multiple jobs to help support his family—selling milk, offering magazine subscriptions, and even waiting tables in exchange for food while attending school.
Early in his career, he worked as a sales apprentice at JCPenney, where his boss told him he wasn’t cut out for retail. Time, however, would prove otherwise. Years later, Walton would go on to found what would become the world’s largest supermarket chain.
In 1962, Walton opened the first Walmart store, with a clear vision: to bring the discount store concept—common in large cities—to small towns, offering affordable prices. The model was an instant success. Within a decade, Walmart was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. By 1991, it had surpassed industry giants like Kmart and Sears, becoming the largest retailer in the United States.