The digital landscape faced a major disruption as users reported widespread access issues on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, all of which are owned by Meta. The company acknowledged the situation, stating on X, “We're aware that a technical issue is impacting some users' ability to access our apps. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience.”
According to data from outage-tracking site Downdetector, over 22,000 users logged complaints regarding Facebook, while approximately 18,000 faced challenges with WhatsApp. Reports of outages were registered across various regions including the UK, parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and the US.
The issues became prominent around 1800 GMT on Wednesday, marking a considerable operational hiccup for one of the world's most utilized digital platforms. Users reported a range of problems, from full app inaccessibility to feeds failing to refresh.
Meta's platforms boast a staggering number of users, with Facebook alone having over three billion monthly active users. This current outage stands as a reminder of the potential disruption caused by technical flaws.
The most significant outage on record happened in 2021, when Meta's services, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, experienced a downtime of nearly six hours, leading to a public apology from founder Mark Zuckerberg. As the current situation unfolds, users are left to wait for updates and resolutions from the tech giant.
According to data from outage-tracking site Downdetector, over 22,000 users logged complaints regarding Facebook, while approximately 18,000 faced challenges with WhatsApp. Reports of outages were registered across various regions including the UK, parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and the US.
The issues became prominent around 1800 GMT on Wednesday, marking a considerable operational hiccup for one of the world's most utilized digital platforms. Users reported a range of problems, from full app inaccessibility to feeds failing to refresh.
Meta's platforms boast a staggering number of users, with Facebook alone having over three billion monthly active users. This current outage stands as a reminder of the potential disruption caused by technical flaws.
The most significant outage on record happened in 2021, when Meta's services, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, experienced a downtime of nearly six hours, leading to a public apology from founder Mark Zuckerberg. As the current situation unfolds, users are left to wait for updates and resolutions from the tech giant.
