If you’re worried that Facebook Messenger is not working, it’s important to know whether the service is down or if it’s just you. Luckily, there are a few key ways to figure out whether the problem is with you or if there are issues with Facebook Messenger.
Is Facebook Messenger Down? Why Is My Messenger Not Working?
If you think Facebook Messenger is not working for everyone and not just you, try these simple steps to check if you are right.
Check to see if Facebook is down as well. Since the services are connected, it’s important to figure out if the problem is with both of them or just Facebook Messenger.
Search X (formerly Twitter) for #FacebookMessengerDown. If the service is down for everyone, chances are someone has already tweeted about it. Check the tweets to see if there have been any issues. Pay attention to the dates attached to the tweets. Some may be old, so check that the information you're reading is up to date and relevant to today.
