Many users saw a continuous message at the top of the application that stated it was “connecting” to the server but failed to do so.
Tens of thousands of WhatsApp users in the United Kingdom reported being unable to send or receive messages this morning.
Downdetector, a service that monitors outages, reported that more than 69,100 reports of problems had been made as of 8:28 a.m., with problems initially being identified at 8 a.m.
Due to how the website collects statistics, the number of visitors who experienced problems could be far greater.
By 9:30 a.m., that number had decreased to 29,918, and by 10 a.m., users were observing that services were back to normal.
“We’re aware that people had problems sending WhatsApp messages today. The issue has been resolved, and we apologize for any inconvenience “The platform’s parent company, Meta, stated in a statement.
Users of WhatsApp from around the globe took to social media channels such as Twitter to protest that the application was not functioning.
More than 70,000 tweets and hundreds of memes flooded the internet while the hashtag #whatsappdown was trending on Twitter.
Downdetector also discovered that over 11,000 users in India and 19,000 users in Singapore had reported troubles.
While users were able to launch the application and browse their chats, it was unable to deliver new messages or properly send any.
A constant notification stating that the application is “connecting” to the server, but failing to do so, appeared at the top of the program for many users.
The platform was regularly utilized by backbenchers, cabinet ministers, and aides to discuss public messaging, and Conservative MPs were likely to be among the most worried users.
There will be a cabinet reshuffle today, therefore many MPs vying for a ministerial position were likely unable to communicate with their advisers about their chances of being appointed while the service was down.
The app has already been recognized as the preferred tool for MPs scheming against their leader, and it is rumored that while Boris Johnson was prime minister, he frequently received summaries of critical government information via the site.
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging networks in the United Kingdom and worldwide, with an estimated two billion active users.
