Snapchat is down for some users tonight who are trying to access the app’s core features.
Problems started being flagged as Europe got closer to midnight on New Year’s Eve.
Reports are coming in of problems using Snap map, a useful tool for those heading into tonight’s celebrations.
The number of reports is at a stable amount right now, suggesting that this isn’t a worldwide outage.
However, with midnight set to arrive in the UK very soon, there’s a chance of further disruptions to the Snapchat services.
If problems persist, it’s likely that Snapchat will be required to offer an update on how long the issues could last.
Messenger apps have found themselves overwhelmed in past years due to high demands around New Year’s Eve.
WHAT IS SNAP MAP?
On Snap Map, you can view Snaps submitted to Our Story from all across the world — including sporting events, celebrations, breaking news, and more. You and your friends can also share your locations with each other and see what’s going on around you.
Open Snap Map
- To open the Snap Map on an iOS device, go to the Camera screen and pull down.
- If you’re on an Android device, go to the Camera screen and pinch your fingers inward.
- You can also view Snap Map on the web.
Finding Things on Snap Map
- On the Map, you can find all kinds of things:
- Snaps People submit Snaps to Our Story from all over the world! Just tap on the heatmap to view Snaps from that area; blue means that there were some Snaps taken at that spot, while red means there are tons
- Stories Stories are created around special locations or events — like a museum, a basketball game, or a school graduation Just tap a circular Story to view it!
- Friends You can see friends who’ve chosen to share their location with you! Just tap on a friend to start a Chat, or press and hold on them to view their profile. You can always tap ‘Search’ at the top of the Map screen to find a specific friend!