Meta platforms outage disables WhatsApp Web, Facebook and Instagram worldwide

On the morning of 12 June 2026, Meta experienced a global service disruption that halted access to Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and the desktop version of WhatsApp. Users across the Americas, Europe and other regions reported login failures, inability to post or refresh feeds, and a non‑functional WhatsApp Web interface. The outage lasted roughly one hour, with services fully restored around 09:20 local time in Ecuador.

The interruption affected personal communication and commercial activities; many brands and businesses reported paused advertising campaigns and disrupted customer‑service channels. Meta did not release a detailed explanation, though the incident was attributed to a failure in the company’s central server infrastructure.