Snapchat DOWN: app not working properly

Snapchat users are saying the app keeps logging them out and isn't working today

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Independent outage monitor Down Detector has recorded a huge spike in Snapchat down reports

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On Twitter one Snapchater posted: "#Snapchatdown So Snap is not working, it’s not just you.”

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The official Snapchat Support Twitter account confirmed they were aware of the issue and were looking into a fix

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A Snap spokesperson has also told Express.co.uk that a fix is in the works.

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The surge in Snapchat down reports came after Snapchat rolled out a new update for this app

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This patch was released on Monday

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According to Down Detector, UK, US and Europe has been experienced with Snapchat being down

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