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Recent disruptions have affected Meta's services, including Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram, leading to over 60,000 user reports of difficulties with WhatsApp.
WhatsApp experienced a significant outage on Friday afternoon, starting around 4 PM UK time, which affected users globally and prevented them from sending or receiving messages. The outage was tracked by Down Detector, which noted a sharp increase in reports. The service was restored shortly thereafter, allowing users to resume conversations. The incident prompted frustration among users on social media and highlighted the reliance on digital communication platforms.
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.
WhatsApp users globally are experiencing significant disruptions, particularly with WhatsApp Web, affecting both personal and business accounts. Approximately 57% of users report issues with WhatsApp Web, while 35% face problems with the mobile app. Users are expressing frustration on social media, and there has been no response from Meta regarding the cause of the disruptions.
Messaging apps are essential for personal and professional communication in California. WhatsApp, with 2.7 billion global users, is popular for its free messaging, voice, and video calling, especially among immigrants due to its end-to-end encryption. Telegram has 950 million monthly active users and is favored for its security features, large group chats, and file-sharing capabilities; it is also used by online casino gamers for anonymous gaming and integrated bots. iMessage, with 1.3 billion global users, is preferred by Apple users for its seamless integration and security features. Facebook Messenger has over 1 billion users and is widely used for casual conversations and customer service, aided by automated chatbots and payment functionalities. Signal, with over 40 million monthly active users, is chosen for its strong privacy features, appealing to journalists and activists.
Monthly active users of messaging apps in China reached a staggering number as of February 2024, highlighting their vital importance in personal and professional communication.
To manage your Messenger interactions, users can restrict contacts by navigating to the "Restricted accounts" section in the settings. Adding or removing contacts from this list is a simple process that can be done on both mobile devices and desktops.
Meta has introduced an "HD" option within its application that enables users to send high-resolution photos directly through the app, improving user experience.
