Facebook Messenger

Is Facebook Messenger down?

Problems detected

Users are reporting problems related to: glitches, messaging and app crashing.

Facebook Messenger is an instant messaging service and software application. Users can send messages and exchange photos, videos, stickers, audio, and files.The service also supports voice and video calling.

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Facebook Messenger 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.

Facebook Messenger Outage Chart 02/12/2026 11:25

February 12: Problems at Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger is having issues since 09:10 PM IST. Are you also affected? Leave a message in the comments section!

Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Facebook Messenger users through our website.

  1. Glitches (38%)

    Glitches (38%)

  2. Messaging (31%)

    Messaging (31%)

  3. App Crashing (21%)

    App Crashing (21%)

  4. Connection (5%)

    Connection (5%)

  5. Sign in (4%)

    Sign in (4%)

  6. Video (1%)

    Video (1%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Facebook Messenger outage reports came from the following cities:

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City Problem Type Report Time
GermanyWissen App Crashing
United StatesAlbuquerque Video
United KingdomBarrow in Furness App Crashing
GermanyWissen App Crashing
MexicoMexico City Connection
GermanyHannover Messaging
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Facebook Messenger Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • RadioMelissa Melissa Eannuzzo (@RadioMelissa) reported

    Anyone else having issues with Facebook messenger

  • JoParkerBear Bad Birthday Wires (@JoParkerBear) reported

    Maybe Facebook and Facebook Messenger are down because Jesus Christ is trying to send you a message telling you to delete those accounts

  • darianwycoco darian wycoco (@darianwycoco) reported

    the one time I actually need to contact someone on instagram dm or facebook messenger and it’s down

  • heartbrokenrip heartbroken (@heartbrokenrip) reported

    im trying to get a 3080ti and facebook messenger goes down lmao

  • poyntermarcsman Ponyter the Marcsman (@poyntermarcsman) reported

    Yeah, Facebook Messenger is down. Guess I can't message anyone there, for now.

  • tboogie937 T-Boogie 🗣🗣 (@tboogie937) reported

    Facebook messenger down... How ironic.

  • cnnphilippines CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) reported

    Is Facebook Messenger down on your end? Some netizens are saying they are having trouble using the social media app. #messengerdown

  • chriswprice Christopher Price (@chriswprice) reported

    Based on the Roblox/Chipotle outage and the current FB messenger service outage, I’m really excited for the Metaverse to pop in and out of existence like a quantum particle.

  • JRThurner John Thurner (@JRThurner) reported

    *work uses a Facebook framework for the in-company communications* *types out a long, well thought-out message to my manager about a issue that keeps coming up* *Facebook messenger crashes as I'm sending it, leaving me with no idea if the message exists anywhere but my memory*

  • zombie0602 Kenny Fasolo Jr. (@zombie0602) reported

    Facebook messenger was down I think.

  • HollyMergogey Holly M 🦇 (@HollyMergogey) reported

    Facebook Messenger is Down #FacebookMessengerdown So I had a internet outage this morning it come back online now the FB messenger is down nothings getting done today

  • JoParkerBear Bad Birthday Wires (@JoParkerBear) reported

    Maybe Facebook and Facebook Messenger are down because Jesus Christ is trying to send you a message to delete those accounts

  • Ravyn88355865 Ravyn (@Ravyn88355865) reported

    @hell_let_loose @SteelSeries The lagging and as well the audio glitches needs to be addressed…! Spent 45 minutes trying to get everyone’s mics to work in my squad and it never got better. Had to use fb messenger and as well xbox messages and party chat just to even function… Fix this at least!!!

  • JRThurner John Thurner (@JRThurner) reported

    *work uses a Facebook framework for the in-company communications* *types out a long, well thought-out message to my manager about a issue that keeps coming out* *Facebook messenger crashes as I'm sending it, leaving me with no idea if the message exists anywhere but my memory*

  • AgentTex1973 🏳️‍⚧️Mitchell Owen🏳️‍🌈 #BLM #EveryChildMatters (@AgentTex1973) reported

    @brianlarter Just started having issues with FB messenger.

  • flocollins89 Justrandomthingz (@flocollins89) reported from Wimborne Minster, England

    Who has issues with FB Messenger now?

  • stopwaitaminute Jon ☻ ★ (@stopwaitaminute) reported

    @socialmediajon1 Is Facebook messenger down?

  • jasonmcmullen11 Jason McMullen (@jasonmcmullen11) reported

    **** sake Facebook messenger is down again

  • CentoABC Colin Cento (@CentoABC) reported

    Meta Mark isn’t off to a good start. FB messenger is down and there’s weird glitches in the app.

  • samesfoley sarah 🍂📚🏳️‍🌈 (@samesfoley) reported

    thought my bf was ignoring me, turns out fb messenger is just down

  • m_freedman13 Maddie Freedman (@m_freedman13) reported

    So it appears Facebook Messenger is down? Not Facebook itself, just messenger.

  • jlanecreative Jerry Lane (@jlanecreative) reported

    Facebook Messenger/Business Suite Messages & Instagram Messages all down. Can confirm as someone try to gauge stock levels while receiving requests via all 3 of these, this is a fair ole pain point.

  • thun_derhawk Thunderhawk (@thun_derhawk) reported

    why are facebook messenger and instagram down AGAIN

  • JasleenkaurG jasleenkaur gorowada (@JasleenkaurG) reported

    @EmiratesSupport This is the third time I’m trying to reach out via Tweet. I have tried to contact your team several times via call, Facebook Messenger, DM on Twitter but absolutely no help provided. My flight for Dec 3 from IAD to BOM has been cancelled. Help!!

  • jhazmine0008 Pebbles🦦🦦 (@jhazmine0008) reported

    FB Messenger seems to be down at present i can’t send any messages (twitter and ig is working)

  • MatildaGwilde Matilda Gristwilde (@MatildaGwilde) reported

    Facebook messenger down?

  • ChrisEmpey Chris Empey (@ChrisEmpey) reported

    @RogersHelps I have an iPhone that cannot send text messages but can send all other messages (email, messages, FB messenger etc). I believe it is an incorrect message centre number. Can you help?

  • FuckIsis_Canada CanadianGhost (@FuckIsis_Canada) reported

    FACEBOOK messenger is DOWN just saying lol

  • robync800 robync800 (@robync800) reported

    fb messenger has gone down as people are unable to awnser calls aka audio and video #fbdown

  • dickbaldin Richard (@dickbaldin) reported

    @SlicckNic I was having some issues with fb messenger