In brief
After a significant disruption that impacted users in various regions including the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and the US, Meta announced that the services have largely restored. The outage began at approximately 18:00 GMT, affecting over 22,000 Facebook users and around 18,000 on WhatsApp, as reported by Downdetector. Meta acknowledged the situation, stating they were "99% of the way there" with repairs and expressed gratitude to users for their patience. Specific technical issues were cited, ranging from inaccessible apps to unrefreshing feeds. The social media giant's previous major outage in 2021 lasted nearly six hours, marking a notable moment in its service history.
Meta’s services remain essential for millions globally, with Facebook alone boasting over three billion active users.
