Messaging giant WhatsApp is experiencing an intermittent global outage, with users around the world reporting issues sending and receiving messages.
Reports on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) indicate that affected users are seeing a clock icon or red exclamation mark next to messages, suggesting they are failing to send.
Outage-tracking service DownDetector has also logged a significant spike in problem reports, showing widespread connection issues. The platform aggregates user-submitted errors and other data to identify potential service disruptions in real time.
The nature and extent of the outage remain unclear, and Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, has not yet issued an official statement regarding the cause or duration of the disruption.
The platform, which has near 3 billion users globally, is a key communication tool for individuals, businesses, and government organisations alike. The outage has prompted concerns among users who rely on the app for both personal and professional messaging.
As of now, there is no official confirmation or estimated time for service restoration.
