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Is WhatsApp down?

No, we are not detecting any problems with WhatsApp right now.

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What problem are you having with WhatsApp?

Troubleshooting tips for WhatsApp

If our monitor reports WhatsApp is up but you still can't reach it, try these steps in order:

Hard-refresh your browser

  • Press Ctrl + F5 (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + R (Mac) to bypass the cache.
  • If that fails, open the page in an incognito / private window.

Clear cookies and cache

  • Open your browser settings → Privacy / History.
  • Clear cookies and cached files for the last hour, then reload.

Flush your DNS

  • Windows: open Command Prompt and run ipconfig /flushdns.
  • macOS: open Terminal and run sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder.
  • Linux: run sudo systemd-resolve --flush-caches (or systemctl restart nscd).

Restart your router

  • Unplug the router and modem for 30 seconds.
  • Plug them back in and wait until all lights are stable, then retry.

Try a different DNS or VPN

  • Switch your DNS to 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google).
  • Use a reputable VPN to test from a different country — useful when the site may be region-blocked.

What usually breaks on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is Meta's encrypted messaging app, and for much of the world it is the default way to reach anyone. Because messages are queued on the device, a WhatsApp outage usually looks like messages stuck on one grey tick rather than an app that will not open.

  • Messages stuck on one tick

    One grey tick means your phone has not managed to hand the message to WhatsApp's servers. Everything typed during an outage sends automatically once service returns.

  • The app opens fine but nothing sends

    Chat history is stored locally, so the app looks healthy during an outage. Only sending and receiving break.

  • Media fails while text works

    Photos and voice notes use a separate media service. Text getting through while images fail is a partial outage, not a problem with your connection.

Official status page: Meta Status

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