Snapchat experiencing massive service disruption

Snapchat users aren’t happy.

Angela Lang/CNET

Snapchat is experiencing a service disruption that is preventing thousands of users from logging in to their account on the service. Problems started a little before 3 p.m. PT, affecting users of the messaging app around the world, including in the US, Mexico, Europe and Australia, reported experiencing issues with the app to Down Detector.

Snapchat said it was aware of the issue and was working to resolve it.

Cut through the chatter

Subscribe to CNET’s Mobile newsletter for the latest phone news and reviews.

“We’re aware of an issue preventing some Snapchatters from logging in,” the company’s support channel said in a tweet. “Hang tight, we are looking into it and working on a fix!”

Still, users of the popular app weren’t pleased and turned to Twitter to voice their frustration, using the hashtag #snapchatdown.