Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp down as thousands of angry users report outages

WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram – all owned by Meta – dropped out, with Twitter users jokingly calling on Elon Musk to buy out the rival company too after his $44billion takeover was completedWhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram are all down (Image: Getty Images)WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram all went down this evening leaving users unable to send messages or comment on posts. Downdetector reported thousands of users having issues with the social media and messaging platforms across the UK and the world. People jokingly called for Elon Musk to buy Meta – the company the behind the three brands – after he sealed a $44billion (£37.9 billion) takeover of rival Twitter. Scores of users reported issues with Facebook from around 8.30pm. Within minutes, Instagram and WhatsApp also went down. Birmingham City FC were among those on Twitter to post about the situation. The team is currently playing QPR in a Championship match. Elon Musk completed his takeover of Twitter today ( Image: AFP via Getty Images) The page said: “Facebook and Instagram have gone down, but Blues are two up!” Mike Parnell said: “WhatsApp down = check twitter “Facebook down = check twitter “Instagram down = check twitter “Where do we check…
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