WhatsApp down: Messaging platform owned by Meta goes down, according to users

David George
By David George
Published 25th Oct 2022, 09:13 BST
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MESSAGING platform WhatsApp has gone down for users across the UK and around the world.

Many have taken to social media to complain that they are unable to send or receive messages on the popular Meta-owned platform.

After opening the app, users have found that while they can still access their conversations, the app is failing to deliver new messages, or send any that they attempt to send.

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WhatsApp has gone down for users around the world. Picture: Yui Mok/PA WireWhatsApp has gone down for users around the world. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire
WhatsApp has gone down for users around the world. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

A persistent message is showing for many users at the top of the app, saying it is “connecting” to the server, but then appears to fail to do so, leaving users unable to send or receive any messages.

According to the service status website Downdetector, users began reporting issues with WhatsApp at just before 8am today, with more than 12,000 reports of issues reported to the website by 8.30am.

WhatsApp is estimated to have more than two billion active users.

The platform’s parent company, Meta, which also owns Facebook and Instagram, has not yet commented.

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