We are aware of a technical problem, we are working to get things back to normal”: this is the message posted by Whatsapp on his official X profile, after the chat together with Instagram, Facebook and Threads he had a downtime starting around 7pm Italian time. According to dowdetector.it, a site that takes technological disruptions into account, apps are returning to normal.
What’s happening?
The reports come from all over the world and have been confirmed by monitoring platforms such as Downdetector. Users complain about malfunctions affecting both the desktop version and mobile applications. Common problems include:
- The inability to load content or update feeds.
- Difficulty sending messages or making calls via WhatsApp.
- Login errors or frozen screens.
The outage seems widespread, but Meta is already working to restore full operation of the platforms.
How to behave during a down?
When such large platforms go haywire, it’s normal to feel disoriented. Here are some practical tips:
- Avoid delicate operations: Do not make payments or share sensitive information until services are stable again.
- Monitor official updates: Follow Meta channels or trusted platforms to get recovery news.
- Use temporary alternatives: Apps like Telegram or Signal can be useful to continue communicating without interruptions.
An increasingly frequent problem?
In recent years, episodes of global downtime of Meta platforms have become more common, raising questions about the resilience of the digital infrastructures that handle billions of users. Increasing complexity and continuous technological evolutions can lead to temporary problems, but Meta has always demonstrated speed in solving them.
As the company works to restore services, it is important to remain calm and rely on reliable sources for updates. Similar problems, although annoying, are often resolved within a few hours.