Is WhatsApp down right now?
OperationalCheck WhatsApp message delivery, login, voice and video call, and app signals before deciding whether the problem is widespread or local. Current OutageHQ status for WhatsApp: up and running.
Is the WhatsApp website down?
WhatsApp is up and running
https://www.whatsapp.com
Not working for you?
Report an outageLast checked: . Current OutageHQ status: operational. There have been 5 user-submitted reports in the past 24 hours. Automated monitoring results are summarized on this page.
WhatsApp service health
Last 24 hours, shown in UTC
WhatsApp had 96 response-time checks in the last 24 hours, averaging 298 ms, with 0 incident buckets and 5 reports.
- Fully operational uptime
- 100.0%
- Avg response
- 298 ms
- Incident buckets
- 0
- Current status
- Operational
Check WhatsApp before troubleshooting
WhatsApp is a Meta-owned messaging app used globally for end-to-end encrypted text, voice, and video communication across mobile and desktop.
Current status
WhatsApp is up and running.
Report volume
5 user reports in the last 24 hours.
Freshness
Last checked Sep 1, 2026, 1:25 PM UTC.
Official links
Compare with support and status channels when available.
What to do when WhatsApp is down
- Messages sent during a disruption may remain pending; verify their delivery status before sending important messages again.
- If WhatsApp is down, use Telegram, Signal, or SMS for urgent communication.
- WhatsApp incidents can coincide with Facebook or Instagram problems, so compare those services and official Meta updates for broader impact.
- Report the outage on this page to help other users confirm the problem.
Common WhatsApp outage causes
WhatsApp problems can involve message delivery, login, voice or video calls, the web or desktop apps, shared Meta infrastructure, or a local device or network. Check current signals before treating the issue as Meta-wide.
Visit the official WhatsApp website at https://www.whatsapp.com to check directly. You can also learn more about how OutageHQ works or browse all monitored services on the service directory.
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Status summary
WhatsApp monitoring details
WhatsApp is operational in the latest OutageHQ check. If it is not working for you, compare the report count, official sources, and your local browser, device, DNS, or network before assuming a broad outage. Last checked: Sep 1, 2026, 1:25 PM UTC.
Current signal
OutageHQ tracks WhatsApp as a messaging and calling app using messages, voice chat, login, notifications, profile feeds, and API signals.
Report categories
Users can classify WhatsApp reports by symptom so outage patterns are easier to compare.
Available issue types include Messages not sending, Voice or video issue, Notifications delayed, Feed not loading, Service down, Server not responding, App not loading, Sign in problem, Error message, Slow performance.
Official and independent checks
Compare the official whatsapp.com site with OutageHQ response-time checks and anonymous user reports.
Issues users reported
Server-loaded survey results for the last 24 hours. The survey itself is the only client-side part of this data path.
5 survey responses
Messages not sending
4
Messages fail, queue, or arrive late.
Feed not loading
1
Timeline, profile, or feed content does not refresh.
Voice or video issue
0
Calls, rooms, meetings, streams, or media sessions fail.
Notifications delayed
0
Push, email, or in-app notifications are delayed or missing.
Service down
0
The whole service appears unavailable.
Server not responding
0
Requests fail or time out.
App not loading
0
The app or website opens slowly or never finishes loading.
Sign in problem
0
Login, SSO, or account access is failing.
Error message
0
The service shows an unexpected error.
Slow performance
0
The service works but is unusually slow.
Components and regions to compare
Messages
Check whether this part fails while the rest of WhatsApp still works.
Login
Check whether this part fails while the rest of WhatsApp still works.
Voice and video
Check whether this part fails while the rest of WhatsApp still works.
App
Check whether this part fails while the rest of WhatsApp still works.
Platform outage or local issue?
- Likely broader issue
- WhatsApp message delivery, login, voice, video, notification, web, desktop, or app incident
- Likely local issue
- WhatsApp account, app version, device, mobile network, Wi-Fi, notification setting, or regional connection issue
Troubleshooting checklist
- Refresh WhatsApp and compare the latest OutageHQ status with the report count.
- Try another browser, device, network, or DNS resolver if checks are healthy.
- Check official WhatsApp sources for confirmed incidents or maintenance.
- Report the closest symptom above so other users can compare the same issue type.
Last 10 checks
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FAQ
What is WhatsApp?
WhatsApp is a Meta-owned messaging app used globally for end-to-end encrypted text, voice, and video communication across mobile and desktop.
Why is WhatsApp not working?
WhatsApp problems can involve message delivery, login, voice or video calls, the web or desktop apps, shared Meta infrastructure, or a local device or network. Check current signals before treating the issue as Meta-wide. Compare the current OutageHQ status, recent checks, user reports, and official sources before assuming the issue affects everyone.
What should I do if WhatsApp is down?
Messages sent during a disruption may remain pending; verify their delivery status before sending important messages again. If WhatsApp is down, use Telegram, Signal, or SMS for urgent communication. WhatsApp incidents can coincide with Facebook or Instagram problems, so compare those services and official Meta updates for broader impact.
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