WhatsApp

Is WhatsApp down?

Problems detected

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

WhatsApp Messenger is a cross platform mobile messaging app for smart phones such as the iPhone, Android phones, Windows Mobile or Blackberry. Whatsapp allows users to send and recieve messages, photos, and other information and is considered an alternative to text messages or SMS.

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of WhatsApp 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.

WhatsApp Outage Chart 02/19/2026 13:45

February 19: Problems at WhatsApp

WhatsApp is having issues since 11:10 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 WhatsApp users through our website.

  1. Messaging (29%)

    Messaging (29%)

  2. Connection (24%)

    Connection (24%)

  3. App Crashing (13%)

    App Crashing (13%)

  4. Glitches (12%)

    Glitches (12%)

  5. Sign in (11%)

    Sign in (11%)

  6. Multimedia (8%)

    Multimedia (8%)

Live Outage Map

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

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City Problem Type Report Time
FranceMontbrison App Crashing
MexicoCiudad López Mateos App Crashing
FranceMarseille Messaging
United KingdomSolihull Sign in
MexicoMagdalena Contreras App Crashing
MexicoSan José del Cabo App Crashing
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Community Discussion

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WhatsApp Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • retweetoracle #Nameless (@retweetoracle) reported

    Y'all were panicking that @WhatsApp went down briefly when you should be happy it's not some bug sharing your messages to your spouses. #whatsappdown

  • bharathik780 Bharathi Kannan Ramasamy (@bharathik780) reported

    @sunnewstamil @WhatsApp Am Not Facing Any Issue with WhatsApp

  • glen1974 Glen Qpr Death (@glen1974) reported

    @WhatsApp You forgot and goes down from time to time 😬

  • its_nairobi_77 Nairobi (@its_nairobi_77) reported

    @WhatsApp Tf is wrong with y'all man fix that damn thing

  • Fariii_Sial Fariii Sial 002 (@Fariii_Sial) reported

    @Usmankhansial @GBWhatsApp19 @WhatsApp What's app problem tii usliay

  • Noventy_Ruu Noventy_Ruu (@Noventy_Ruu) reported

    @RobAbramowitz @WhatsApp I got mine fix through the help of this page on instagram @codedclickk follow the page for any assistance

  • shubhamagr21 Shubham agrawal (@shubhamagr21) reported

    @WhatsApp dear team, i mailed many much for a help, my wp ac is temporarily deleted by mistake. it is very important for us, plz help. 7024271109 is the no.

  • Victoricha4 Kyive (@Victoricha4) reported

    @WhatsApp my account was blocked & I'm yet to receive the code to verify my account I've done this several times already this is the 2nd time I'm experiencing this and I'll really like to know the exact problem because this is very inconvenient. I'll need a reply ASAP... thanks

  • shubhannkardey Shubhannkar Dey 🇮🇳 #StayAlert #StaySafe (@shubhannkardey) reported

    @WhatsApp @Meta experiencing one issue with #wabusiness @whatsappbiz , I get the notification before downloading the message, when I open the app then it gets downloaded. Even after few seconds. Where is the issue? Using #iPhone14aPro 😕

  • ItsMeHectx HECTX (@ItsMeHectx) reported

    @WhatsApp can i just say the new whatsapp desktop lay out is terrible, you cant even message your self, also it look to simple, better of just using whatsapp web please take it back to the old format

  • Mmichalfox10 Mmichal fox (@Mmichalfox10) reported

    @RobAbramowitz @WhatsApp There’s a good chance of recovery. @best_recovery14 on Twitter or insta would help you recover you account. Go hit him up.

  • tikoojatin Jatin (@tikoojatin) reported

    @WhatsApp Unable to restore chats from my local backup. Can you please help

  • allentweets_ ನಿಮ್ಮಮ್ಮನ್  (@allentweets_) reported

    The worst time for @WhatsApp to go down . . . . . . . . In the night...no control...

  • _BethEdwards Beth✨ (@_BethEdwards) reported

    @WhatsApp goes down same day my boyfriends whats app gets hacked fantastic 🙃

  • Ameen_media AMEEN 🇱🇧 🇺🇸 (@Ameen_media) reported from Kentwood, Michigan

    @eacaf84 @WhatsApp Lately @Meta was experiencing some tech issues

  • NotYetUhuuru TheNotFlamingo🦩 (@NotYetUhuuru) reported

    How do people even notice that @WhatsApp is down? Are we that addicted to social platforms. Sad

  • SteveHotclick steve hotclick (@SteveHotclick) reported

    @Brinstin1 @WhatsApp Inbox me let check the issue together

  • amiryuswardi Amir F. ⎊ 🇲🇾 (@amiryuswardi) reported from Sungai Buloh, Selangor

    Down balik mat! @WhatsApp 🔥🔥🔥

  • awliya_rafie Klorz (@awliya_rafie) reported

    @WhatsApp Exceusme why whatsapp is down now

  • SangameTimbers SangameTimbers (@SangameTimbers) reported

    @naturedaddy2 @NianticHelp @WhatsApp They can fix issues! If they benefit the player and aren’t intended to, they get fixed in minutes. Meanwhile my game has been choppy as **** for months, GBL is a dumpster fire…

  • igoldy4u ɢ ᴏ ʟ ᴅ ʏ 🥷🏽 (@igoldy4u) reported

    Is @WhatsApp down?!?

  • Techwizard012 Techwizard (@Techwizard012) reported

    @RobAbramowitz @WhatsApp Hi there. We’re sorry for the inconvenience on your account. I’m a legal representative from @meta and I can connect you with the active customer care service at the moment, kindly follow back or send a direct message for a quick response.

  • CarlaBa87746740 Betty boop (@CarlaBa87746740) reported

    @WhatsApp seriously i think your customer support need a a little support , they clearly don't have a clue,any chance you can let them go home early put someone else on the help desk? Some one who knows what customer service / support actually means please and who can do the job?

  • BamBamSamm That_month_January 🇱🇨🇲🇸 (@BamBamSamm) reported

    Hours after WhatsApp goes down I am added to a group by a random number discussing Bitcoin. I removed myself so quick I never had a chance to ss the number. @WhatsApp, what happened? This has NEVER happened to me before.

  • tanzeed_khan Tanzeed Khan (@tanzeed_khan) reported

    @WhatsApp is down! #WhatsAppDown

  • AMaighandi Anas Maigandi (@AMaighandi) reported

    @mebollsfortescu @WhatsApp @RogersComunica Earlier this morning, but the issue was resolved shortly.

  • isreallobo Israel Lobo (@isreallobo) reported

    @RobAbramowitz @WhatsApp Try getting a new SIM card with the same number and set it up in another phone. It should automatically shut down the other devices with whatsapp on it.

  • iqbal19374820 Iqbal (@iqbal19374820) reported

    @WhatsApp can u fixed whatapp not working

  • amsha524 amsha (@amsha524) reported

    @WhatsApp hey why I am not getting otp from you login after yesterday glich. I have reinstalled the app, hoping it will work. But now I am not getting otp's. All other otp's working fine

  • KaleemAhmadKha5 Kaleem Ahmad Khan (@KaleemAhmadKha5) reported

    @Eduworld18 Sabhi ke @WhatsApp down hain.