WhatsApp outage hits US, memes flood X

WhatsApp is currently down in the US. As of 10:55 AM EDT, DownDetector has received over 10,000 reports.

Updated on: Feb 28, 2025, 21:47:12 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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WhatsApp is currently down in the US, with users reporting that the app is not working properly and they are unable to connect.

As of 10:55 AM EDT, DownDetector has received over 10,000 reports, most of which cite connectivity issues. Some users even reports that they were unable to send messages.

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“When I open WhatsApp it keep loading forever,” one person wrote.

Another user commented, “I keep failing to register device connections with my iPhone on the WhatsApp webpage and the desktop app for Mac.”

A third user wrote, “Whatsapp web is working, phone app is not.”

Another user complained, “It was back for a few seconds and now it is back on that loading forever again!! Dang Meta.”

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Some users also took to X (formerly Twitter) to report the issues they were experiencing.

“Stop toggling your Airplane mode on/off. Stop refreshing your WhatsApp. It’s not your network, WhatsApp is down,” one person wrote on X.

Some users have speculated that the outage may be related to an update

“I think they are updating somthing because they said on 28th feb they will update,” one person wrote on DownDetector.

Meta has not responded to the outage reports.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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