{
  "id": 447665,
  "title": "WhatsApp down in India? Several users flag outage on Downdetector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/whatsapp-down-in-india-several-users-flag-outage-on-downdetector",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-10T05:38:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/whatsapp-down-in-india-several-users-flag-outage-on-downdetector-meta-messenger-101786340122274.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Several users in India have reported an outage with WhatsApp, according to Downdetector. The platform's users have been unable to send photos, videos, stickers, GIFs and other media files. Reports of the issue began appearing on Monday morning. Apart from India, complaints about WhatsApp not functioning have also surfaced in the UK, France, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Spain and Colombia. Users have tried troubleshooting steps such as restarting their phones, switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data, and reinstalling the app to determine if the problem lies with their devices or internet connection. Earlier this month, there were also reports in India that users' accounts had been under review for 24 hours, temporarily blocking access to all features of WhatsApp. The platform's spokesperson acknowledged the issue as a mistake from their automated system and assured that they were working to resolve the problem swiftly to restore normal service.",
  "summary": "Several users in India have flagged an outage on WhatsApp, says Downdetector.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}