Meta-owned WhatsApp is experiencing major service disruptions since Saturday evening, affecting users across various parts of India. Many reported issues with core functionalities, including sending messages and uploading statuses. The outage led to a flurry of complaints on social media. WhatsApp has yet to issue an official statement regarding the cause or expected resolution timeline.
According to data from Downdetector, the majority of users reported problems with sending messages on WhatsApp, while a smaller portion faced difficulties logging into the platform. The outage reports spiked around 04.15 pm, with hundreds of complaints pouring in over the following hour, indicating a widespread disruption in service.
The hashtag #WhatsAppDown began trending across social media platforms as users encountered issues with the app.
