WhatsApp status: messaging issues and outage reports
Some problems detected
Users are reporting problems related to: messaging, connection and sign in.
Full Outage Map
WhatsApp Messenger is a cross platform mobile messaging app for smart phones such as the iPhone, Android phones, Windows Mobile or Blackberry. Whatsapp allows users to send and recieve messages, photos, and other information and is considered an alternative to text messages or SMS.
Problems in the last 24 hours
The graph below depicts the number of WhatsApp reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.
May 21: Problems at WhatsApp
WhatsApp is having issues since 05:40 PM AEST. Are you also affected? Leave a message in the comments section!
Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by WhatsApp users through our website.
- Messaging (35%)
- Connection (20%)
- Sign in (18%)
- Glitches (11%)
- App Crashing (9%)
- Multimedia (5%)
- Video (2%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent WhatsApp outage reports came from the following cities:
| City | Problem Type | Report Time |
|---|---|---|
 Dakar
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Sign in | 29 minutes ago |
 Zapopan
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Glitches | 9 hours ago |
 Township of Evan
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Video | 13 hours ago |
 Babahoyo
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Video | 14 hours ago |
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Quito
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Messaging | 19 hours ago |
 Balneário Camboriú
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Connection | 1 day ago |
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Community Discussion
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WhatsApp Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Mighty pixels (@PixelsMighty) reported@WhatsApp hack my WhatsApp account the person has defrauded my people, please help me do something about it right now
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Vairav (@UnluckyTrader11) reported@fleshsimulator Yeah, crazy times What's funny is all data about me to target me for ads are saved in terminator movie level security vault But @WhatsApp application deleted my entire whatsapp folder due to glitch and I have no way of recovering it and my 10 years of memories are swiped clean
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Tom burcher (@TomBurcher27027) reported@LwandoManingii @WhatsApp Why not try @webfixxer here on twitter X they can fix issues like that.
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WhatsApp Rubbish (@esim8888) reported@WhatsApp When I registered, it said my number was invalid, but I have a physical card, not a virtual number. It took me ten days to communicate with you. Is your customer service just for show? What's the point of having customer service if they don't handle the problem?
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Mason paul (@oscar_paul41836) reported@urCloudbread @WhatsApp My WhatsApp was suddenly blocked without warning it’s tied to my business line. Support was no help. Thankfully, @Drezfixx here on Twitter stepped in and got it fully restored. Lifesaver!
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sami ali (@9546999999a) reported@WhatsApp please help, my whatsapp account got locked after 8 years of using it, I use it run my entrie business contacts. Ive had it for 8 years with no issues. Please unlock my account my phone number is 954-699-9999.
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Hibbert Circumcision -Dr David (@boycircumcision) reported@WhatsApp please please please help me. I am a medical clinic and my account has been blocked for 24hrs. This is critical! It is a live situation. I did nothing to cause this. I was changing from iPhone to android and back up chats and moving from WhatsApp business. Help
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Lavinia Russo (@M_Y_L_01) reported@myson44503 @WhatsApp @Irina_Tech1 can address your issue.
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Disha Panda (@disha31_panda) reported@nibirhhazarika @WhatsApp @Meta Has the issue been resolved?
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Micheal moore🇺🇸📱 (@moore_mich67290) reported@rayflects @WhatsApp 8 years with this number. Suddenly banned. No spam. No bulk messages. No help from support but @Drezfixx on X recovered it fast.
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Be a helping Hand (@pintumaurya88) reported@WhatsApp @wa_status Dear Team Your app is very good but I saw one issue, whenver we try to forward(share) any message or photo from another group to broadcast created group not showing such option. I request in your next update plz do this and we can share in broadcast. 🙏💐
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Nwa_oni (@Onitsha_son) reported@China370509943 @WhatsApp It's very unacceptable. I have sent mails to customer support but nothing's been done. @WhatsApp you have to do something, I can't keep having to buy different numbers just to be on WhatsApp. That's terrible
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Mirza Faizan Ali (@MirzaFaizan26) reported@legaldruglordzw @WhatsApp Same issue😓
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LHORD MHONEY (@LHORDMHONEY01) reported@WhatsApp @MercedesAMGF1 @CoventGardenLDN My WhatsApp is not working I don’t know why
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mr rikooba (@MRikooba11143) reported@WhatsApp My account ([+252634675557]) was recently banned. I believe this may have been a mistake. I kindly request a review of the ban. I am happy to comply with all WhatsApp’s terms of service. Thank you for your time and assistance. Best regards, [Amiinyare]
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Akshay Doshi (@aksdoshi93) reported@WhatsApp Hi Team, Please help check on the Ban that has been put on my number +91 9035197793 We are a GST Registered Business following all legal regulations and also following WhatsApp business Guidelines. We have tried to reach WhatsApp support multiple times in vain.
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Chris 🇵🇸 (@soulenergy777) reported@WhatsApp a few days out of nowhere, I can no longer receive any calls, video or phone, I changed no settings, no one is blocked, but friends can't call me, I uninstalled then reinstalled, still won't work, is this a system wide issue?
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Thommas (@jlevi53) reported@Ashleynico26367 @WhatsApp @Liamfixx what was you issues? thanks
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Abhisheksingh❤ (@absingh1429) reportedMy WhatsApp account has been permanently banned without warning. I believe this is a mistake. Please help! @WhatsApp @WhatsAppSupport Phone number: [Your country code +919569435879 number] I request a review and reactivation. This account is important for my communication. 🙏
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Naresh Motwani (@naresham) reported@WhatsApp 3 of my most important are always pinned. Now as and when there are certain other chats that may be important for some days, and need pinning. Why should there be any problem for the system in allowing to pin not 3 but 10 chats 🤔
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sapta007 (@PLUSULTRAGAMIN1) reported@Shivi_09 @WhatsApp The same issue happened to me
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Invincible ~ vks (@hello_vks) reported@WhatsApp @Meta please help to register and varify mbl no. To open account. Already tried but failed, neither sms nor call verification happens? What to do? Any helpline direct number? Already mailed via help tools, but no proper response.
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VANA | Energy Labs asterai.xyz (@allinonevana2) reported@WhatsApp I was texting today, replying some leads on my WhatsApp and I got the notice that my WhatsApp account is banned and can no longer use WhatsApp. Address this issue and help me continue using your app for my business. Thank you Meta. my number: +2349138132422
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WhatsApp Rubbish (@esim8888) reported@facebook @finkd @WhatsApp The garbage company will go bankrupt sooner or later. The database is not updated, which seriously affects users. The worst company in history, claiming to be the world's number one in downloads? The service is also the first, but it is the last.
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🔥raz rahul🔥 (@_raz_rahul) reported🚨 WhatsApp Web flaw: Lock a chat named "Rahul" & set secret code as "rahul". Now search "Rahul" — 🔓 chat opens with no auth. I’m a developer — this looks like a logic flaw. Happy to share steps with @WhatsApp to help fix. #PrivacyBug #WhatsAppWeb #CyberSecurity
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BASH NE (@itz_bashir_ne) reported@WhatsApp Dear WhatsApp Team, I'm trying to log in to my WhatsApp account, but I'm getting an error saying, "You need the official WhatsApp to log in."' want to clarify that I am using the official version downloaded from the Play Store, and l'm not using any modified Plz hlp me
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Narendra (@Narendra3105198) reported@WhatsApp Dear WhatsApp Business Support Team, I am writing to request assistance regarding my WhatsApp Business account, which I am currently unable to access or use. The phone number associated with the account is: +91-9619665522. I have recently encountered issues
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Sandra Dan (@SandraDan353078) reported@junaidzidu @WhatsApp I don't know what lead to your account to get banned but mine got banned for no reason but I was recommended to @gramfixx23 here on twitter he helped me unban my account am sure he can also help you out
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Donald Paul (@PaulDonald380) reported@gunasekhar_vt @WhatsApp Just send @Borristech a direct message, they will help.
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li la (@linaalcookie) reported@WhatsApp @TheHMD_ Why WhatsApp AI sticker generator is not working anymore???