May 4, 2025 – Millions of Snapchat users across Pakistan, the UK, France, and other countries experienced a major disruption on Sunday, leaving many unable to access their accounts or share content. Reports of login failures and upload issues surfaced early in the day, with Downdetector confirming thousands of complaints worldwide.

Extent of the Disruption

Users in Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar were among the most affected, with 53% reporting login failures, 28% struggling to share content, and 19% unable to upload media. Globally, 57% of users faced account lockouts, while 24% encountered sharing issues.

Possible Causes & Workarounds

While Snapchat has yet to release an official statement, tech experts speculate that the outage may be linked to server-side disruptions or glitches from a recent update. Interestingly, some users found that using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) allowed them to access the app, raising questions about whether the issue was region-specific or related to server restrictions.

Global Impact & User Frustration

A Downdetector heat map highlighted trouble spots across multiple countries, confirming that the outage was not isolated to Pakistan. The platform only flags disruptions when problem reports exceed normal daily averages, which was clearly the case during this incident.

As users await an official response from Snapchat, many continue to seek temporary solutions while expressing frustration over the unexpected downtime.