WhatsApp down around the world as users report issues with multimedia

Users began reporting issues with sending and receiving images and videos, as well as voice notes

(Web Desk) – WhatsApp users across the world are reporting issues with the messenger app.

On Sunday, users began reporting issues with sending and receiving images and videos, as well as voice notes. Normal text messages appear to be delivering fine.

Down Detector is showing the scale problems in many countries including Pakistan. Outages are also being reported in Spain, Italy and Denmark.

According to Down Detector, problems started being reported shortly before 3pm. Since then, more than 745 people have recorded issues with the app.

Many WhatsApp users have also taken to social media to report problems.

“I don t know what is happening in WhatsApp..pic not sending @WhatsApp,” wrote one user.

Another added, “Anyone else s WhatsApp having issues? i.e. pictures and videos not sending.” 

Me waiting for my WhatsApp status update to actually upload. #whatsappdown pic.twitter.com/bkPLHj220S

— Chi Onuorah (@mererah) January 19, 2020

In another tweet;    

UPDATE: Whatsapp is DOWN again!!Unable to send any Images/Videos/Other file type to anyone. It looks like a big issue right now. Are you still facing or is it working for you? And What country are you from?#WhatsappDown pic.twitter.com/WDlRxSDvRo

— Versed Tech (@VersedTech) January 19, 2020