Facebook, Instagram and even Meta itself are down But WhatsApp is normal! Stay tuned for updates on Mark Zuckerberg's platforms and explore alternative communication channels
Meta's service disruptions follow a major outage in 2021, when Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp were down for more than six hours.
This widespread outage affected users worldwide, preventing them from accessing their accounts, connecting with friends and family, and sharing updates. Businesses and advertisers who rely on these platforms for communication and marketing were also impacted.
Reports on Downdetector, a website that tracks online outages, showed a significant increase in problem reports for Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger compared to typical levels.
While the specific cause of the outage remains unknown, Meta has assured users that they are actively working on a solution.
This incident highlights our dependence on social media platforms and the potential disruption that can occur when these services experience problems. It is a good reminder to diversify our online presence and explore alternative communication channels.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. In the meantime, users are encouraged to be patient and explore other means of communication.
As of now, which is March 5, 2024 at 11:00 PM Nepal Time ( +0545), Facebook seems to be partially back up, though some users are still facing issues accessing the platform. There is no official word from Meta regarding the cause of the outage or when everything will be fully functional again.
Major social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger experienced a widespread outage today, leaving users frustrated and unable to access their accounts.
The outage manifested in different ways: Facebook users were logged out and unable to log back in, while Instagram simply refused to load. This led to concerns of hacking, but reports indicate the issue lies with Facebook's login system, not a security breach.
Meta, the parent company, does not maintain official status pages for its consumer products, but spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed on Twitter/X that they were aware of the problem and working on a resolution.
Downdetector, a website that tracks online outages, confirmed the widespread nature of the issue, with reports spiking across the globe. Interestingly, Meta's business products, including advertising platforms, seemed unaffected, and WhatsApp, another Meta-owned service, continued to function normally.
