Meta's WhatsApp and Instagram Services Restored After Global Outage

Mon Dec 23 2024 05:36:55 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Meta's WhatsApp and Instagram Services Restored After Global Outage

Meta's widespread app disruptions have ended, restoring access to WhatsApp and Instagram as users celebrate the return of services.


On Wednesday, global users of Meta-owned apps faced significant issues, with WhatsApp and Instagram returning online after outages affected thousands worldwide. Reports indicate that problems began around 18:00 GMT, with Downdetector noting over 22,000 complaints for Facebook and 18,000 for WhatsApp during the peak downtime. Meta acknowledged the technical difficulties and worked to remedy the situation, promising users updates on the progress. Appreciation messages from both WhatsApp and Instagram followed the restoration, reflecting relief among users who rely heavily on these platforms for communication and social interaction.

Meta's quick response to the outage, including an initial acknowledgment of the issues and the subsequent updates on progress towards resolution, seem to have helped mitigate frustrations. However, concerns linger about the reliability of the company's infrastructure due to the multiple outages, especially as Meta navigates a competitive landscape among social media giants. Historically, Meta’s most significant service interruption occurred in 2021, lasting nearly six hours, prompting leadership apologies for the disruption which affected users globally. As daily activities depend heavily on these platforms, the importance of operational resilience continues to loom significant for Meta moving forward.

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