WhatsApp Down: Meta Faces Its Second Major Outage in 2024

Meta encountered its second significant outage this year on Wednesday, with WhatsApp experiencing disruptions, alongside possible issues with Messenger and Instagram.

The outage, confirmed by WhatsApp through a social media update, affected numerous users globally, leaving them unable to send or receive messages. The messaging service has since been restored, although some users have raised concerns about the recurring event.

We know some people are experiencing issues right now, we're working on getting things back to 100% for everyone as quickly as possible
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) April 3, 2024

The cause remains unspecified, following a previous major outage affecting various Meta platforms earlier in the year.

This series of disruptions highlights the challenges faced by the tech giant in maintaining uninterrupted service for its 3 billion users.