Thousands of WhatsApp users across the globe have reported issues with the messaging app, experiencing difficulties in sending and receiving messages.
Frustrated users took to social media to confirm whether others were facing similar disruptions.
According to Down Detector, the outage began around 3:10 PM and has significantly affected users in both the UK and the US.
The disruption has impacted incoming and outgoing message traffic, with more than 21,000 complaints logged in the UK alone.
Of those reporting issues, 59% said they were unable to send messages, 22% faced server connection problems, while 19% experienced general app malfunctions.
Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, has yet to release an official statement regarding the outage.
