Social media user flocked to Twitter in reaction to Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp Down time, The outages of these popular Apps lasted several hours on October 4 , 2021.
The three services, all owned by Facebook, could not be accessed via the web or smartphone apps.
Twitter and Reddit were among several tech companies poking fun at their rivals. While Telegram and Signal also used the Opportunity to boost up their users base as well.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg offerered an Apology as the service got restored as himself , the Company and users and businesses across the Globe suffered losses due to this long lasting outage, with massive personal and business communications impact.
Earlier on The affected services & their Senior Staff had to take to Twitter themselves, as fun and serious messages burgeoned. Facebook’s CTO Mike Schroepfer had to take to twitter to issue updates:
*Sincere* apologies to everyone impacted by outages of Facebook powered services right now. We are experiencing networking issues and teams are working as fast as possible to debug and restore as fast as possible
— Mike Schroepfer (@schrep) October 4, 2021
So in the future you may be asking yourself , what can you use as an alternative to the Facebook Owned Apps in case of another massive outage ?
Use Telegram during Facebook Instagram and WhatsApp Down
Telegram is a cross-platform, cloud-based instant messaging system. The service also provides end-to-end encrypted video calling, VoIP, file sharing and several other features. It was launched for iOS on 14 August 2013 and Android in October 2013.
How to Download Telegram on Android
You can download Telegram for your Android device on the Official Telegram Website – Tap or Click Here. This version has fewer restrictions and receives automatic updates directly from telegram.org.
Alternatively you Can Download Telegram on the Official Google Playstore App – Tap or Click Here. After Downloading just run the installation and let it finish.
Among the advantages of Telegram is you can set up Groups with up to 200,000 members , compared to the limit of a mere 256 Users for WhatsApp.
How to Download Telegram on iPhone & iPad
First and foremost, you will need a valid phone number to get started with Telegram on your device, just like WhatsApp, and other popular instant messengers. Therefore, unlike iMessage, you cannot use Telegram with only an email address. Assuming you have access to a cell phone with your phone number, let’s check out the required steps:
- Tap or Click here to go to Telegram on App Store, or just head over to the App Store on your iPhone and search for the Telegram app. Tap on “GET IT” to download and finish the installation.
Use Signal during Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Down Time
Signal is a cross-platform centralized encrypted instant messaging service developed by the non-profit Signal Technology Foundation and Signal Messenger LLC. Users can send one-to-one and group messages, which can include files, voice notes, images and videos.
How to Download and Install Signal on Android.
1. Download Signal on Google Play by either searching for it or clicking this link here.
Make sure it’s by the Signal Foundation before installing.
- Go through the Terms & Conditions.
First time users will be welcomed with an option to either read the ‘Terms & Privacy Policy’ or tap on ‘Continue’. - Option to grant access to Signal.
You can opt to hit ‘Not Now’ to avoid granting Signal access to your contacts and media. - Key in your contact number.
While the previous step was optional, this is a must in order to use Signal. - Set up your user profile.
Use Twitter when Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are Down
Twitter is an American microblogging and social networking service on which users post and interact with messages known as “tweets”. Registered users can post, like, and retweet tweets, but unregistered users can only read those that are publicly available.
Twitter is a member of the prestigious “top 2” along with Facebook as the most popular social networks in the world. It has hundreds of millions of daily users and many rely on it to get the latest news and trends
You may simply Go to Twitter.com and register your free Account there following the step by Step Guide on the Official site.
How to Download the Twitter App on Android
1. Download The Official Twitter for Android App by Tapping or Clicking Here or by Going to the Google Play store and search for keyword ‘Twitter’ there.
How to Download Twitter App(s) on Apple Appstore
1. Search for Twitter Apps from the Apple App Store by either Tapping or Clicking Here or by Going to the Apple Appstore on your device and search for the keyword ‘Twitter’ There.
Use LinkedIn when Facebook Instagram and WhatsApp Down
LinkedIn is an American business and employment-oriented online service that operates via websites and mobile apps. Launched on May 5, 2003, the platform is primarily used for professional networking and career development, and allows job seekers to post their CVs and employers to post jobs.
You may simply Go to LinkedIn.com and register your free Account there following the step by Step Guide on the Official site.
How to Download the Official Linked App for Android
The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store Tap or Click Here .
To download the LinkedIn mobile app:
- Open the Play Store on your Android device.
- Type LinkedIn in the search bar and tap the Search icon.
- Tap Install and Accept to install the app.
The application can be downloaded by anyone who has an iTunes account.
How to Download the LinkedIn App on Apple Appstore
To download the LinkedIn mobile app:
- Open the iTunes App Store on your iOS device.
- Type LinkedIn in the search bar and tap Search on the keypad .
- Tap the Get icon next to app and tap Install.
- Type in your iTunes password or Confirm to Install.
Use TikTok as an Instagram Alternative
TikTok, known in China as Douyin, is a video-sharing focused social networking service owned by Chinese company ByteDance. It hosts a variety of short-form user videos, from genres like dance, comedy, and education, with durations from 15 seconds to three minutes.
How to Download and Install TikTok on Android.
1. Download Tiktok on Google Play by either searching for it or clicking this link here.
How to Download and Install TikTok on Apple App Store
- Download Tiktok on Apple App Store either searching for it or clicking this link here.