Main image via Daily Express

If you've been scrolling through Instagram and noticed weird lines and bars going through the post or story, we're here to tell you that no, it's not a filter. And, your phone's not broken too, it's just a glitch!

Instagram seems to be having a weird glitch on Stories 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/bgutE9rIeZ

— Kaya Yurieff (@kyurieff) 6 December 2018

Instagram users around the world have been experiencing Instagram's latest glitch where strange grey or multi-coloured lines appear across posts and Insta-stories. AS reported by CNN Business, location and user tags on the platform also had "funky formatting and were illegible in some cases."

A spokesperson from Instagram spoke to CNN Business to say that they are "aware of this issue and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible." However, the company did not provide any additional information about the glitch.

We're aware of an issue making bars appear over some photos. We know this is frustrating and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible.

— Instagram (@instagram) 6 December 2018

It's important to note that the glitch does not affect all posts and Insta-stories. You'll still see normal, full pictures mixed in with some glitch-filled ones on your timeline.

 Instagram users took to Twitter to express their frustrations and amusements at the glitch problem.

We thought it was a slick new artistic filter.

Leave it. pic.twitter.com/egtjCuYxOb

— Mentorly (@InfoMentorly) 6 December 2018

This glitch on #instagram had me panicked my phone was broken 🤣

— Laura Watts (@Laura8703) 6 December 2018

@xoMissDanielle Instagram had a bit of a glitch this morning 😂☠️ pic.twitter.com/ipAEdtVJQG

— Kaitlin (@Kaitlin_VH) 6 December 2018

that instagram glitch is lowkey the most aesthetically pleasing thing to ever happen to the app

— Nicole Tillotson (@nictillotson) 6 December 2018

thanks for all the sick glitch art @instagram #instagramglitch

— Basement Revolver (@BASEREVOLVmusic) 6 December 2018

Took me a few minutes to decide if Instagram had introduced a new filter or if it was glitching... #instagramglitch

— Georgie McCarthy (@georgemmccarthy) 6 December 2018

Vanellope from Wreck it Ralph breaks the Instagram or what 😂 #instagramglitch

— แพรเอง ✨ 에이프릴 (@AprilPrae) 6 December 2018

This #InstagramGlitch is causing people to lose their mind ! 🤯 #Instagram #glitch #InstaGlitch

— Miralem | 815 (@MiralemBotic) 6 December 2018

So, don't worry, your phone's not broken, it's just a glitch!

Info via CNN