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News India Live, Digital Desk: today means 27 February 2026, Friday Many WhatsApp users across the country, especially iPhone (iOS) usersare facing problems with login and chat sync in WhatsApp Web.
Since Friday morning, many users have complained that they are not able to use WhatsApp Web on their computers or desktops. Those most affected are those who iPhone Trying to link the device through.
1. Key Issues Reported
Users are mainly facing these three types of problems:
QR code not scanning: The QR code visible on the desktop is not responding when scanned from the phone.
Syncing Error: Despite being logged in, old chats are not loading or are stuck on “Downloading your messages”.
Login Failure: Some users are repeatedly seeing the error message “Something went wrong”.
2. Outage Data (Downdetector Stats)
Number of reports: A spike in reports was seen from 9:00 am onwards. Close to the number of complaints registered on Downdetector 56% People are troubled by the web version.
iPhone vs Android: According to reports, this problem is being faced mostly by iOS users, while many Android users are availing the service without any hindrance.
Mobile App: The good thing is that WhatsApp’s mobile application (on both Android and iOS) is working properly.
3. What is the solution? (Quick Fixes)
Although there is no official statement from Meta yet, you can try these methods:
Clear browser cache: Clear the cookies and cache of your Chrome or Safari browser and login again.
Log out and re-link: Log out the old session from ‘Linked Devices’ in the phone’s settings and link it again.
App Update: Make sure you have WhatsApp installed on your iPhone. latest version (v2.26.x) is installed.
Incognito Mode: Try running WhatsApp Web once in ‘Incognito Mode’ of the browser.
[Image showing a person frustrated with WhatsApp Web “Loading Chats” screen]4. Feedback on social media
#WhatsAppDown is trending on social media platform X (Twitter). Many office goers are upset because they are facing inconvenience due to not being able to do messaging on their desktop while working.