If you’ve been trying to send a picture on WhatsApp today and it just won’t go through, you’re not imagining things. WhatsApp appears to be experiencing an outage, with users around the world reporting that they’re unable to share images or photos through the app.
What’s Happening
Reports of the disruption have been building up on outage-tracking sites and social media, with users describing trouble sending and receiving media, alongside other messaging hiccups. As of now, there’s no official statement from WhatsApp or its parent company, Meta, confirming the cause or scope of the issue.
Who’s Affected
Based on user reports, the problem doesn’t seem limited to one region or device type — people on both iOS and Android, as well as WhatsApp Web and desktop, have flagged issues. If your images are stuck on a spinning wheel or failing to send altogether, it’s likely not a problem with your phone or internet connection.
What To Do In The Meantime
- Avoid repeatedly resending images as this can clog things up further once service resumes.
- Try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data, though this is unlikely to fix a server-side issue.
- Keep an eye on WhatsApp’s official channels or outage-tracking sites for updates.
We’ll Keep This Updated
This post will be updated as more information becomes available, including any official word from WhatsApp on the cause and expected resolution time.
Last updated: August 3, 2026