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According to DownDetector, the issues started at around 16.44 BST (11.44 ET), and are affecting users globally. Soon after the first report came through, the hashtag #facebookdown was trending on Twitter, with users worldwide reporting issues connecting.
Tens of thousands of WhatsApp users reported issues using the global instant messaging service while Mark Zuckerberg's social giant Facebook has also been struggling, with tens of thousands of users also reporting issues there. Messenger and Instagram, which are also owned by Facebook, are also down.
Users attempting to access Facebook are being shown a message saying the site 'can’t be reached', while sister site Instagram is currently displaying a '5xx Server Error.' The mobile apps for the platforms are also down and failing to load new content. WhatsApp Web, the desktop version of the messaging app, is currently showing a 'Computer not connected' message.
Facebook's communications executive Andy Stone has tweeted this afternoon to say the social media giant is aware of the current issues and is "working to get things back to normal."
"We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products," he wrote on Twitter. "We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience."
The official Twitter account for the Facebook App has put out the same message as Mr Stone. Representatives for Instagram and WhatsApp are yet to issue any further update on their outages.
A 5xx code means the problem was cause by an issue with the server. Typically the error occurs when the server is unable to fulfil the users request and will continue until server administration investigate the issue
Social media companies Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp have reportedly crashed with users reporting issues across the platforms.
According to Down Detector, reports of issues started at around 4pm on Monday afternoon.
The reason for the issues surrounding the three companies owned by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg remains unknow.
What is a 5xx server error?
Instagram users have reported seeing a message displaying a 5xx server error message.
A 5xx code means the problem was cause by an issue with the server.
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