Worldwide WhatsApp Outage

Despite being in one of the golden ages of the digital era, it is impossible not to have experienced a worldwide outage of a social network. The recent WhatsApp outage alarmed thousands of users worldwide. In this article, we will show you how to use Downdetector, the platform where you can check if other people are experiencing the same issue as you.

It is important to note that Downdetector is a free platform that you can access through any mobile device or web. Thousands of users around the world have been using it for several years.

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Downdetector has been operating since 2012 with the support of Ookla. By accessing their website, you can find detailed information about real-time metrics and reports on different social networks used around the world. Additionally, you can check the status of video games, streaming platforms, and much more.

How does Downdetector work?

The Downdetector system is programmed to evaluate applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, Twitter, and more in real-time. When any of these mobile applications fail, thousands of users turn to this website to check the global status. The graph will display the range line where people enter their complaints.

If you are experiencing issues with your applications, check the website: www.downdetector.pe (for Peru, for other countries use ".com"). Upon entering, you will also see a heat map with the affected areas. On Wednesday, July 19, WhatsApp went down and users turned to the recommended site to verify the information.