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AppWizard

March 3, 2025

WhatsApp says technical issue reported by thousands now resolved

On Friday afternoon, WhatsApp experienced a disruption affecting users' ability to send messages, with Downdetector reporting over 50,000 incidents shortly after 15:30 GMT. A WhatsApp spokesperson confirmed the issue was resolved. While some users reported problems with Facebook and Facebook Messenger, the complaints were significantly lower than those for WhatsApp. WhatsApp, which has nearly three billion users, was previously affected by a mass global outage in December. CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed optimism about the company's growth during a recent investor call. The recent issues were not as severe as the 2021 outage that lasted nearly six hours.

AppWizard

March 2, 2025

Breaking: WhatsApp and Messenger Crash in Multiple Countries, Panic Ensues at Meta

Users of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger experienced significant outages globally, with over 4,000 reports in the U.S. for WhatsApp and more than 10,000 in India. Facebook Messenger had nearly 1,000 error reports in the U.S., while the U.K. saw over 50,000 complaints. Among the reported issues, 70% of users were unable to send messages, 22% faced connection troubles, and 19% experienced general app malfunctions. This incident follows a similar outage in December of the previous year, which garnered over 105,000 complaints for Facebook, 70,000 for Instagram, and 12,000 for WhatsApp. The hashtag #WhatsappDown became popular on social media, with users sharing humorous reactions.

AppWizard

March 1, 2025

WhatsApp down as thousands of app users struggling to send messages

On a Friday afternoon, WhatsApp experienced significant outages affecting at least 68,000 users globally, along with issues on Facebook Messenger, Facebook, and TikTok. The disruptions began around 3:12 PM, primarily impacting users in London, Manchester, and Glasgow. Users reported difficulties sending messages (55%), server connection issues (34%), and problems with the app (11%). Many turned to X (formerly Twitter) to discuss the outage. By 6 PM, WhatsApp confirmed the issue had been resolved. This incident follows previous outages at Meta, including one in December affecting over 100,000 users and another in October 2021 that left billions without access for nearly six hours, resulting in a significant financial loss for Mark Zuckerberg.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger Down? Users Report Massive Meta Outage

On Friday, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger experienced significant disruptions, resulting in over 4,000 issues reported in the U.S. and 10,000 in India for WhatsApp, while nearly 1,000 complaints were logged for Facebook Messenger in the U.S. The United Kingdom had over 7,500 reports of WhatsApp issues, with major cities like London, Manchester, and Glasgow being heavily affected. Among those reporting problems, 59% could not send messages, 22% faced server connection issues, and 19% experienced app-related difficulties. This incident mirrored a previous outage in December where over 105,000 complaints for Facebook, 70,000 for Instagram, and more than 12,000 for WhatsApp were recorded.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

Facebook Messenger is down worldwide as

Users worldwide are experiencing significant disruptions with Facebook Messenger, starting around 10:30 AM ET, affecting regions including the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, South America, and Asia. Facebook Messenger has about one billion users as of early 2025. Meta's other messaging platform, WhatsApp, faced similar issues during this outage, with over 8,200 complaints logged on Downdetector in the United States. This incident is reminiscent of a previous outage four years ago that lasted seven hours and resulted in a significant revenue loss, attributed to a faulty update. During that outage, access systems at Facebook's Menlo Park campus were also disrupted. The current situation has led to user frustration and raised concerns about the reliability of major tech firms' infrastructure.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

WhatsApp & Messenger global outage

On Friday, WhatsApp and Messenger experienced a significant outage, preventing millions of users from sending or receiving messages and disrupting voice and video calls. Both mobile and desktop versions of the applications were affected, leading to difficulties in logging into accounts. This incident is reminiscent of a similar outage on December 11, 2024, when Meta acknowledged technical problems with its platforms.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

Is Facebook Messenger down right now? App hits technical issues after WhatsApp outage

Facebook Messenger is experiencing significant technical difficulties, with 92% of user complaints related to sending messages, 5% unable to receive messages, and 2% reporting overall app issues. Glasgow is the hardest hit area in Scotland, with other major UK cities like London and Manchester also affected. Users worldwide are facing similar problems. This incident follows outages reported by WhatsApp users. Additionally, several banking applications, including those from Lloyds Banking Group, are experiencing outages, impacting customers' access to their accounts on payday. Frustrated customers have expressed their dissatisfaction on social media.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

Facebook Messenger faces global outage affecting users in US, UK – The Times of India

Facebook's Messenger app is experiencing a global disruption, affecting users' ability to connect, send messages, and make calls. The issues are primarily reported by users in the United States and the United Kingdom, with over 573 complaints from the US and 1,819 from the UK, indicating that nearly 80% of the problems are related to message-sending failures. In the UK, 92% of users reported issues sending messages, while 5% had trouble receiving messages, and 2% faced difficulties accessing the app. In the US, 76% reported difficulties sending messages, 19% had issues with the app, and 5% encountered problems with the website. Server connection issues and various app and website malfunctions have also been reported. In contrast, only nine users in India reported issues, all related to receiving messages. The outage began around 8:56 PM IST and peaked at approximately 9:15 PM. As of now, Meta has not provided an official statement regarding the cause of the disruption.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

Is WhatsApp down? Users report mass issues with messenger app

Over 56,000 users reported issues with WhatsApp on Downdetector, indicating a significant service disruption. Of these reports, 56% were related to difficulties in sending messages, 32% experienced connection issues, and 12% faced challenges with the app itself. WhatsApp has not issued a statement regarding the outages. Downdetector is a platform that allows users to report issues with various online services, and it identifies incidents when reports exceed normal levels.