WhatsApp Down, Users Report Massive Outage On Mobile App And Web Across The Globe

WhatsApp outage began at around 12pm, as per Downdetector.

WhatsApp is down for several users. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is not working on the mobile app, desktop, or even the Web. Downdetector shows that over 19,000 users have reported on the platform that WhatsApp is down, with the outage seemingly beginning at around 12pm. Going by reports on Downdetector, the issue is not only restricted to India but is affecting users globally. 

“We’re aware that some people are currently having trouble sending messages and we’re working to restore WhatsApp for everyone as quickly as possible,” a Meta spokesperson told ANI. ABP Live has reached out to the company for further details on the issue. This report will be updated when we hear back.

Users in Ghana are unable to send or receive messages on any WhatsApp platform. App users are not able to call their contacts as well. 

Whenever WhatsApp crashes, it is a major deal around the world given that it is the most popular messaging app, with two billion monthly active users globally users.

When will WhatsApp be working again?

It’s certainly not the first time that WhatsApp has crashed, but the service is usually restored within just a few hours.

As the world’s biggest messaging service, they have the numbers of staff to solve whatever the issue is. At least, that’s usually the case.

Where to check if WhatsApp is back working

The easiest way to check if WhatsApp is up and running again is to go on the app.

If it’s not working, there will be a message saying “retrying”, so if that’s not there then it might be active again.

You can also visit a site like DownDetector to see the latest stats on the number of outage reports.