WhatsApp Not Working:
On September 8, 2025, millions of WhatsApp users across the globe faced difficulties using the platform. Many people reported that they could not send or receive messages. Others complained about issues while trying to use WhatsApp Web on their computers.
According to DownDetector, a popular outage tracking website, problems started around 1:10 PM. By 1:55 PM, nearly 300 reports had been recorded. Out of these, 54% of users reported issues with server connections, 24% with the website, and 22% with the mobile app.
Several users took to social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share their frustration and check if others were experiencing the same problem. The hashtag **#WhatsAppDown** started trending within minutes. Despite the large number of complaints, Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has not yet released any official statement about the cause of the disruption.
This is not the first time such an incident has occurred. In July 2025, WhatsApp services also went down for a few hours, leaving users unable to send messages across both the app and the web platform.
Experts say server downtime, DNS (Domain Name System) issues, or technical problems in backbone routers usually cause such outages.Sometimes, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can also lead to temporary disruption of services.
At present, there is no clarity on when the service will be fully restored. Users are advised to wait patiently until WhatsApp resolves the issue. For many, the outage highlights how dependent people have become on messaging platforms for daily communication, work, and even business.
As WhatsApp works on restoring its services, users continue to look for alternative apps like Telegram and Signal to stay connected. Until an official update arrives, millions of people worldwide are eagerly waiting for WhatsApp to be back online.
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