Thousands of WhatsApp users around the world have reported issues with the messaging app. According to independent monitor Down Detector, a huge spike of problems was recorded shortly before 5pm.
The majority of these are around the last seen feature, while 24% said they are having connection problems. Users said they cannot see when their contacts were last online, and are unable to adjust their security settings.
A map on the Down Detector website says that issues are being reported around the world, but with Europe appearing to be the epicentre.
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