ISLAMABAD – Facebook-owned social media platforms including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger went down on Monday night, leaving users upset.
A number of social media users flocked to Twitter to report the problem. At the time of publishing this article, all three services were showing an error that is refreshing.
More than 53,000 people from across the world have reported that they are facing problems while connecting with social media platforms.
Downdetector has confirmed that there are issues on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook platforms.
The social media platforms have also confirmed the development, stating that the services will be restored as soon as possible’
WhatsApp in an official statement said: “We’re aware that some people are experiencing issues with WhatsApp at the moment. We’re working to get things back to normal and will send an update here as soon as possible”.
We’re aware that some people are experiencing issues with WhatsApp at the moment. We’re working to get things back to normal and will send an update here as soon as possible.
Thanks for your patience!
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) October 4, 2021
Facebook said, “We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience”.
We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
— Meta (@Meta) October 4, 2021
Instagram and friends are having a little bit of a hard time right now, and you may be having issues using them. Bear with us, we’re on it! #instagramdown
— Instagram Comms (@InstagramComms) October 4, 2021
The incident has also sparked meme-fest on Twitter. Here are some reactions;
Me coming to Twitter to check the update about whatsapp, instagram & Facebook #whatsappdown#WhatsApp #Facebook pic.twitter.com/reONgEHEIC
— Samina siddiqui🥀🌺 (@Saminasiddiqu20) October 4, 2021
#WhatsApp & #instagram is down
Meanwhile couples : pic.twitter.com/4K5R3BYERL— – 𝘔 𝘢 𝘢 ز 𝘰 🫶🏻 (@oyemaaztuu) October 4, 2021
Everyone to Twitter now asking if #Facebook #instagram #WhatsApp is down 😂. Me included! pic.twitter.com/p5m2t2Ixem
— 🇯🇲That-Tiny-Thick-Chick (@ThatThickChick) October 4, 2021
https://twitter.com/SivaHarsha_1/status/1445058135815720967
