JOHANNESBURG - The Facebook owned messaging app, WhatsApp, crashed earlier today around the world.
Millions of people who use the app took to social media in frustration stating that they could not access the app.
According to the Independent UK, the problem was attributed due to a problem on a server. The website Down Detector showed a huge spike in problems with the app, suggesting that almost everyone is unable to get online. The problems are focused in western Europe and Asia, but were reported across the world, the Independent UK reported.
Also read: The new features released on WhatsApp in 2017
Take a look at how some people have reacted to the news on Twitter, below:
#Whatsappdown
— Dp. Ruto Jnr. (@kemtergin) November 3, 2017
— Whats New On The Net (@WhatsNewOnNet) November 3, 2017
RT if you came to Twitter to check whether #WhatsApp is down 👎 #WhatsAppDown peeps! pic.twitter.com/IXxNdCB4pT
— Kendrick Ng (@kendylife) November 3, 2017
OK since your WhatsApp isn't working what do you want us to do ?😯😂
— Lutanic (@Lutanic_Sa) November 3, 2017
No, you aren't the only one whose whatsapp isn't working pic.twitter.com/sTKMRu9kLH
WhatsApp Down Worldwide, Nobody Able to Send & Receive Messages
— InfocusJK (@InfocusJk) November 3, 2017
#WhatsApp is down. Now we have to interact with real people pic.twitter.com/hsCcCYaHrg
— Nwa-Mfezi (@Nwa_Hlayiseka) November 3, 2017
When you see people complaining about WhatsApp being down but u hadn't noticed coz yo single AF so you don't get any messages there anyway. pic.twitter.com/MPwcRkNjdw
— #MUFCholic (@Timo_Utd) November 3, 2017
Earlier this week, the messaging app had released their newest feature, "delete for everyone" which allows you to delete a message before it gets delivered.
Read more here: Now you can delete your WhatsApp blunders
This is a developing story, updates will follow.