Users of social media platform, Facebook have their accounts shut out across the world in what is described as a ‘crash’
Subsequently, many users of the messaging platforms, Whatsapp and Instagram have also been experiencing these glitches.
The glitch which occurred on October 4, 2021 has left many users in disarray as they are not able to access their accounts as at the time of filing this report.
Also, according to a New York Times report, many users of the three platforms have now turned to Twitter and other social media platforms to lament the outage.
It is unclear what the reasons for the crash and the cause of error messages were.
The three apps which are all owned by Facebook operate on what is called a shared infrastructure.
Meanwhile, shortly after the outage, one of the three social media platforms affected, WhatsApp took Twitter to clarify some concerns.
“We’re aware that some people are experiencing issues with WhatsApp at the moment. We’re working to get things back to normal and will send an update here as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience!,” the messaging app wrote on Twitter.
Instagram down, Facebook down, WhatsApp down. You know who’s in-charge now? 🥲 pic.twitter.com/wlUEJCUP13
— MAMATEEZ ❤️ MEME COLLECTOR (@MamaTeez_) October 4, 2021
When Instagram and Facebook are down… 😅 pic.twitter.com/AypJEqT7fB
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) October 4, 2021
Instagram down. WhatsApp down. Facebook down.
Twitter right now: pic.twitter.com/8dTjlSfzzH
— B/R Football (@brfootball) October 4, 2021
What's happening to #WhatsApp #Facebook and #Instagram? #WhatsApp #whatsappdown
— Amos Ekow Coffie🍥 (@amosekowcoffie) October 4, 2021
We’re aware that some people are experiencing issues with WhatsApp at the moment. We’re working to get things back to normal and will send an update here as soon as possible.
Thanks for your patience!
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) October 4, 2021
Source: GhanaWeb
