WhatsApp Web down? Users worldwide report Facebook redirect during login glitch

WhatsApp Web users ran into unexpected trouble on Tuesday afternoon, as many were unable to log in due to a strange, confusing error. Instead of accessing their chats, several users claimed they were redirected to Facebook's login page, another platform owned by Meta.

Passkey scan triggers unexpected redirect

The problem appeared during the login process. Users attempting to sign in via passkey scan using their mobile app said the web version did not load as expected. Instead, it led them to Facebook’s login interface, creating confusion and concern among users who do not link both platforms.

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Outage reports spike globally

According to data from Downdetector, hundreds of users flagged issues related to WhatsApp during the same period. Reports were not limited to one region. Alongside users in the US, complaints also surfaced from parts of Asia, including Malaysia and Singapore.

In the US alone, more than 200 users reported disruptions. The complaints were categorised under WhatsApp services broadly, covering both the mobile application and browser-based access. Data indicated that 48% of the issues were linked to the website, 21% to the app, and 19% to login problems.

Users share frustration online

Social media platforms saw a wave of reactions from affected users.

“WhatsApp Down. When I'm trying to open WhatsApp Web, it shows the Facebook login page,” one user wrote, sharing a screenshot.

“Can someone please explain me why the F*** does Meta ask for me to login with f****** facebook to access whatsapp web? I don't even have a s***** facebook account,” another user posted.

“Please, just to be safe, do not log into your Facebook account via WhatsApp Web. Kaspersky detects networks attempting to intercept data when you access WhatsApp Web!!” a third user warned.

“Meta started forcing employees to use their own LLM Muse Spark and whatsapp web now opens up facebook LOL,” joked one.

“Whatsapp Web now redirects to Facebook log-in page I don't want to mix whatever shit Mark Zuckerberg likes to track and spy my ass on his apps The lack of proper separation between it's products is a lack of respect for it's users,” another added.

“Did the employee in charge of Whatsapp web delete the whole thing? Why does mine show facebook?” one user questioned.

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No official response yet

As of now, WhatsApp has not released any official statement addressing the issue. However, the scale of complaints suggests a temporary disruption affecting multiple regions.