Meta-owned platforms WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram experienced a significant global outage late Thursday, leaving millions of users unable to access their services. The disruption began at approximately 10:58 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), with users from various regions reporting issues through platforms like DownDetector.
Users Face Major Connectivity Issues
Reports indicate that WhatsApp users were unable to send or receive messages, while Facebook users encountered problems logging in and posting updates. Similarly, Instagram users reported difficulties in accessing or refreshing their feeds.
According to DownDetector, a platform that tracks real-time service outages, the number of complaints surged within minutes of the disruption. As of now, nearly 1,000 outage reports have been logged, although Meta has yet to issue an official statement on the cause of the issue.
Previous Outages Highlight Recurring Problems
This incident is not an isolated case. In March 2024, Meta’s platforms, including Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram, faced a similar global outage that disrupted services for thousands of users. That event saw error messages about expired logins, forced logouts, and rejected passwords, causing widespread inconvenience. Over 300,000 reports were filed on DownDetector during that period.
Where to Find Updates
For real-time updates, users can visit Meta’s official support page or DownDetector’s website, which continues to monitor the current outage. As Meta’s services are vital for personal and business communication worldwide, it is expected that the issue will be resolved promptly.
The Growing Importance of Meta’s Platforms
Meta’s platforms serve as essential tools for communication, social networking, and business operations. Any disruption not only affects individual users but also impacts businesses relying on these services for daily operations.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.
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