Instagram and WhatsApp are down for several users globally.
Downdetector reports a surge in outage complaints for Meta apps.
Users express frustration as services remain inaccessible for hours.
Popular Meta-owned platforms Instagram and WhatsApp have reportedly gone down for thousands of users across the globe, leaving many unable to send messages, refresh feeds, or access basic app functions for hours. The disruption appears to be widespread, with frustrated users flooding social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the outage.
SurveyAccording to website tracker, Downdetector, reports of disruptions for both Instagram and WhatsApp spiked sharply within minutes. The outage has impacted users in multiple regions, including India and the US.
While Meta has not yet issued an official statement, users have reported facing login issues, failed message deliveries, and feeds that refuse to load. On Instagram alone, hundreds of complaints surfaced within an hour, indicating the scale of the problem.
The cause of the outage remains unclear.
WhatsApp Down: According to Downdetector, hundreds of users have reported issues with sending and receiving messages. The outage peaked at around 15:48 PM IST, with over 105 reports in India. The instant messaging platform has received more than 78% of the complaints on the app. This is followed by the 14% in sending messages and 8% in server connection. However, it seems that WhatsApp is not down for all users, as we are able to use it.
Instagram Down: The popular photo-sharing platform is also experiencing disruptions. Users are unable to refresh their feeds, send messages, or upload posts. Some users have also reported issues about the login. According to Downdetector, the problem has been reported by over 500 Indian users and over 800 users in the US.
Meanwhile, the social media platform X has become a meme hub, with people finding humour in the situation. WhatsApp Down and Instagram Down are currently trending on the microblogging platform. The users are brutally trolling the platform with memes, videos and opinions. Here’s what users are saying.
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Instagram randomly switched back to the old app layout but now I just.. can't access DMs anymore? Like pressing the icon does nothing. The level of incompetence at a billion dollar company jesus christ
— azathot (@flopsidian) October 29, 2025
instagram please sort your app out 💔 i havent been able to access dms for HOURSSS and i thought it was just me 💀💀 i can't tap the icon or slide in or anything and it sucks because the rest of the app is fully responsive
— .𖥔 ݁ ˖🕸️ leo 🕷.𖥔 ݁ ˖ (@kazolotl) October 29, 2025
is whatsapp down??? its been like this since 5 minutes pic.twitter.com/44VCEOf3DY
— naina (@shutupnaina) October 29, 2025
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