Snapchat down: Thousands of users say app is not working and report server issues with maps and location

SNAPCHAT is down, according to frustrated users.

Thousands of reports have flooded into Downdetector as Snapchat users complain that they can't access the app.

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According to , problems started around 3pm ET (8pm GMT).

Most reported issues are connected to logging in and a server connection.

It's unclear what is actually causing the problems.

It could be due to Snapchat or it could be due to the devices people are using to try and access the app.

Some Snapchat users have also reported map and location issues.

We have reached out to Snap Inc for comment.

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Frustrated users have taken to social media to complain about the Snapchat problems.

One person tweeted: "Didn’t realise how much i used snap maps until i couldn’t".

Another said: "Bro is snapchat down again i’m so confused".

Another joked: "I feel like snapchat spends more time down than it does up at this point".

The problems are said to be affecting people across the globe.

Downdetector has reported that Snapchat is down in multiple countries including Canada, France, Finland, the US and the UK.