Users reported issues such as difficulty accessing the apps entirely, as well as problems with news feeds failing to refresh. Meta's platforms are among the most widely used globally, with Facebook boasting over three billion active monthly users. This current incident follows a massive outage in 2021, where Meta services were down for almost six hours, leading to an apology from CEO Mark Zuckerberg. As the company works on resolving the current situation, users remain hopeful for a swift restoration of service.
Massive Global Outage Hits Meta's Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Users Affected
Massive Global Outage Hits Meta's Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Users Affected
Meta acknowledges technical issues affecting user access to their major apps, prompting widespread disruptions globally.
A significant outage has impacted Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, affecting users worldwide. Meta, which owns these platforms, confirmed the issues on X, stating, "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 outage-tracking website Downdetector, over 22,000 users reported problems with Facebook, and more than 18,000 experienced difficulties with WhatsApp. The outages were first noted around 1800 GMT on Wednesday, and reports emanated from various regions, including the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and the US.
