Is Facebook down? Thousands report issues with Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook amid major outage
News World News Social media Users reported issues loading profiles and pages on the two social networking sites 22:46, 23 Jun 2026 Updated 22:46, 23 Jun 2026…
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News World News Social media Users reported issues loading profiles and pages on the two social networking sites 22:46, 23 Jun 2026 Updated 22:46, 23 Jun 2026 Thousands of users have reported issues with Instagram and Facebook this evening (June 23) amid an apparent outage. Users reported issues loading profiles and pages on the two social networking sites, owned by Meta. Updated NZ Herald 23 Jun, 2026 11:01 PM Quick Read NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Issues are also reported on WhatsApp. At least 10,000 online reports were made at around 10.30pm in relation to Facebook.
Furthermore, Instagram down (UnSplash) By 5:45 p.m. EDT, Downdetector had logged more than 10,000 outage reports. Article continues below The issues first began around 5pm eastern time, or 10pm in the UK, according to tracking website Down Detector. According to Downdetector, reports of issues began surfacing around 5:15 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, with most users experiencing problems with the app and feed loading.
In addition, There’s been more than 900 reports in New Zealand within an hour and a further 3900 in Australia. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a one-time donation.
One point remains disputed: Opposite versions — Meta has yet to issue a statement on what caused the outage and when it will be resolved. ; Meta has not yet commented on or confirmed the reported outage..
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News World News Social media Users reported issues loading profiles and pages on the two social networking sites 22:46, 23 Jun 2026 Updated 22:46, 23 Jun 2026 Thousands of users have reported issues with Instagram and Facebook this evening (June 23) amid an apparent outage. Users reported issues loading profiles and pages on the two social networking sites, owned by Meta.
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Updated NZ Herald 23 Jun, 2026 11:01 PM Quick Read NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
according to NZ Herald - Top StoriesIssues are also reported on WhatsApp. At least 10,000 online reports were made at around 10.30pm in relation to Facebook.
according to Manchester Evening NewsInstagram down (UnSplash) By 5:45 p.m. EDT, Downdetector had logged more than 10,000 outage reports.
according to Hindustan Times - World NewsArticle continues below The issues first began around 5pm eastern time, or 10pm in the UK, according to tracking website Down Detector.
according to Manchester Evening NewsAccording to Downdetector, reports of issues began surfacing around 5:15 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, with most users experiencing problems with the app and feed loading.
according to Hindustan Times - World NewsThere’s been more than 900 reports in New Zealand within an hour and a further 3900 in Australia.
according to NZ Herald - Top StoriesOver 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a one-time donation.
according to TheJournal.ieInstagram and Facebook down for thousands, as major outage reported.
according to TheJournal.ieRețeaua de socializare Facebook, serviciul de mesagerie Messenger, Instagram și Threads au devenit toate nefuncționale în noaptea zilei dintre marți și miercuri, în jurul orei 00:30.
according to HotNews.ro +1Numărul de reclamații a crescut brusc pe DownDetector, principalul site de referință care monitorizează în timp real disponibilitatea diferitelor …
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- Meta has yet to issue a statement on what caused the outage and when it will be resolved.TheJournal.ie
- Meta has not yet commented on or confirmed the reported outage.Hindustan Times - World News
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