WhatsApp Not Working? Users In Several Countries Report Hours-Long Outage

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:18pm on 12 Apr 2025,Saturday Tech Today

On April 12, 2025, WhatsApp experienced a significant outage, leaving numerous users unable to upload status updates or send messages. The disruption began around 7:00 PM IST, with users across India reporting issues on social media platforms. Downdetector, a website that tracks service outages, showed a sharp increase in problem reports during this period. Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, acknowledged the issue and confirmed that they were working to resolve it promptly. By approximately 8:30 PM IST, services began to restore gradually, with many users regaining full functionality. The company has since issued an apology for the inconvenience caused and assured users of measures to prevent future disruptions. (PC: Freepik)

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