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- WhatsApp users across India reported problems with messaging and media sharing on August 3, 2026, according to Downdetector.
- Complaints spiked on the tracking platform at 3:07 am.
- Around 53% of those complaining said they faced messaging-related issues on the app.
- The disruptions affected users' ability to send messages and share media.
What to watch next
- Whether Meta or WhatsApp issues an official statement acknowledging the outage
- Further Downdetector complaint trends to see if disruptions continue or are resolved
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