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Signal is a cross-platform encrypted messaging service. It uses the Internet to send one-to-one and group messages, which can include files, voice notes, images and videos. It can also be used to make one-to-one and group voice and video calls.

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Signal 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.

Signal Outage Chart 01/13/2026 17:55

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Most Reported Problems

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

  1. Messaging (59%)

    Messaging (59%)

  2. Connection (28%)

    Connection (28%)

  3. App Crashing (6%)

    App Crashing (6%)

  4. Sign in (3%)

    Sign in (3%)

  5. Glitches (2%)

    Glitches (2%)

  6. Multimedia (1%)

    Multimedia (1%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Signal outage reports came from the following cities:

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City Problem Type Report Time
GermanyBerlin Glitches
United KingdomBromsgrove Connection
PhilippinesMakati City App Crashing
GermanyHamburg Messaging
GermanyMannheim Connection
EcuadorMachala Sign in
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Signal Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • dangeredwolf dangered wolf (@dangeredwolf) reported

    @BurnerWah @RealGlenMerlin @signalapp fair, but also to be fair telegram secret chats aren't really broken security-wise either. so it's kinda just meh, it'll be fine either way more than likely

  • nyekothefurry ✨🍓 Ivy the Catgirl Goddess 🏳️‍⚧️ ✨ (@nyekothefurry) reported

    @yuwukii @signalapp only issue is it wont solve anything because iphone users still mostly use iMessage, so we gotta find an alternative solution or improve the current ones

  • tcely Chris Ely 🌻⚛☢️💉😷🗳️ | #EndDST (@tcely) reported

    @jova043 @_LifeWithMell @signalapp It's a problem Apple chose to create and a problem Apple continues choosing to sustain. If it is a problem for Apple or not, isn't relevant. Google wants Apple to implement the upgrade to SMS/MMS. Apple refusing to do so is the same as if they only supported 2G phone calls.

  • Greg_A_ (((Greg A.))) 🇺🇦 (@Greg_A_) reported

    @ayemikey86 @motherboard Not all messaging services — had they used 1 that offers end-to-end encryption & doesn't keep a copy of the decryption key (like @signalapp), the messaging service wouldn't have had anything useful to hand over. (I think Meta's own WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption now, too.)

  • cybriql0k1 l0k18🤟.*** (@cybriql0k1) reported

    @MonetaryFrame @signalapp Moving to better environments can help also. Like me expatriating from Australia. It's only a little better here but I gained massive opportunity to work compared to back here. Australia government enforces extreme conformity and demands submission. I just couldn't do it.

  • NestPrimer Primer Nest (@NestPrimer) reported

    @DJVsha @christitustech Just dumb down your smartphone. Uninstall anything you can. Install only foss, tracker-free apps. If you go dumb as nokia, then strip your phone all the way and just install @signalapp (it can send sms as well for those contacts that don't have signal)+ vpn. You'll be better off.

  • derekmorr Derek Morr (@derekmorr) reported

    Meta is an awful company, but they were complying with a search warrant. The problem is they collect this data in the first place. Messaging services need to be designed to minimize data. You can't hand over data you don't have. @signalapp excels at this.

  • noirscape_ Durandal (@noirscape_) reported

    @fr_brennan @signalapp Tbh the problem with signal is similar to all centralized messaging apps. In the end, their bottom line is what drives them and they probably don't want to bother with the extra cost it adds to technical support that they think it could add.

  • DirectTechYT Petar - DirectTech🇬🇧🇷🇸 (@DirectTechYT) reported

    @dalast1woke @HarpSilver @signalapp Its that line "its time for apple ti fix texting" no Google no its not. Its time for you to get your act together and in fairness they really are making a big effort but it's come VERY late in the game.

  • tcely Chris Ely 🌻⚛☢️💉😷🗳️ | #EndDST (@tcely) reported

    @_LifeWithMell Why should everyone else buy an Apple device to solve a problem Apple created? You should download and use the free @signalapp instead.

  • GlenlB99 KansasValues (@GlenlB99) reported

    @signalapp Signal closes 1 second after opening on Motorola Power G. Closed app. No change. Rebooted phone. No change. Help!

  • Klonick Kate Klonick (@Klonick) reported

    (4) TODAY is a great time to start using only messaging services that support end to end encryption & *setting auto delete up* because if an "end" (i.e. your phone or someone else's) is intercepted before deletion, E2EE won't help much I recommend: @signalapp @WhatsApp @telegram

  • Grazouillis Reka (@Grazouillis) reported

    @signalapp Hello Signal, My app has been crashed instantly after opening since friday ago and again after reinstall + key change Henceforth I cannot send a debug log link to talk about it on your website. I sent a rapport to Google but... What can I do please? Thanks for ur help

  • _AbdullahTweets abdullah (@_AbdullahTweets) reported

    @signalapp unable to send a specific gif from google keyboard. Not able to recieve the same. What should be the issue? The same gifs works perfectly everywhere else for sending and receiving.

  • cryptolad1256 MN (@cryptolad1256) reported

    @0x_marshall @el_skuu @signalapp Thing is, the Torn dev can't take steps to stop the crims.... otherwise his biz model is broken right?

  • BrianHyphen Brian Hyphen (@BrianHyphen) reported

    @signalapp often when I send a message I see one circle and it doesn’t send, then if I later send a second, both are then delivered (2 circles). It happens too often to be random network issues. Any idea?

  • trmbne2014 GoldenGist (@trmbne2014) reported

    @lifeindefi @signalapp What other end to end encryption messaging service doesn't ask for phone number?

  • noirscape_ Durandal (@noirscape_) reported

    @fr_brennan @signalapp There's unfortunately just not a good answer to this; people generally like the convenience of centralization but the only way to have that centralization at that scale is either from a big company which causes the money issue.

  • BrianHyphen Brian Hyphen (@BrianHyphen) reported

    @Seliene_ @signalapp Yep, checked. Thanks for trying to help though. The messages do send, but only after I sent a second to the same person.

  • isajorsergio Sajad Sergio Sadick (@isajorsergio) reported

    @SignalApp Help! I don't receive calls and message notifications until I open an app.

  • jova043 Jo Va (@jova043) reported

    @tcely @_LifeWithMell @signalapp Google has no say in how Apple runs their business. And it being a problem for Apple or not is relevant. Apple is literally gonna go on not caring what Google wants. Maybe they should run their business better and not half *** messaging on Android

  • telugumeme telugumeme (@telugumeme) reported

    @SnazzyQ @MKBHD Using @signalapp solves all the problems no need for RCS. I am pretty sure google will lose interest in supporting after a while. Not to forget the number of apps they created and shutdown

  • taquitos 🌮🎉 Josh Liebowitz (@taquitos) reported

    @bhcarpenter @signalapp Don't put anything in writing if you're unsure what app/tech to use. Even though we all hate phone calls, this is probably the safest bet (minus the obvious single-party/two-party recording consent issues, but that's unrelated). Note: No voicemails.

  • onkel_henrik henrik 🇵🇸 🏳️‍🌈 (@onkel_henrik) reported

    @signalapp app is crashing every time i open it, help

  • jova043 Jo Va (@jova043) reported

    @tcely @_LifeWithMell @signalapp This ain’t an Apple problem though.iMessage is the top messaging service for Americans. Google wants Apple to fix their problems for them.

  • ericsocrat Herakles (@ericsocrat) reported

    @signalapp hey can you guys fix the gif section, they take forever to load, longer than usual

  • Exallium Alex Hart (@Exallium) reported

    @PatrickDattilio @signalapp Still requires a phone number for sign up, though you could always use a service like twilio or Google voice to get a phone number that isn't your normal day to day one, if it's a problem.

  • surly_nz JBW JBW JBW (@surly_nz) reported

    @signalapp fix your ****** app

  • WMK2_1 Stan Kowalski # (@WMK2_1) reported

    @tcely @_LifeWithMell @signalapp Google created the problem. They are the ones crying all the time and wanting to destroy Apple's perfect and safe solutions.

  • RangerSyl RangerSyl (@RangerSyl) reported

    Public service message to all dissidents of the regime: change you online habits! There are many services you can use to increase opsec: @ProtonMail (email / calendar / file sharing) and @signalapp (messaging) to start. @cryptpad for documentation collaboration. Use VPN too.