On November 12, 2024 at 7:14 PM UTC, Google released an update to their Chrome Browser (version 131) that was found to be incompatible with a dependency that Groove uses for HTTP requests. This caused a temporary disruption impacting the Groove Webapp, Groove Chrome Extension, and Groove Outlook Add-in Webapp. The Groove Outlook Add-in Desktop app remained unaffected.
Resolution
On November 13, 2024 at 1:22 AM UTC, the issue was addressed by updating the identified conflicting dependency. This update restored functionality for the Groove Webapp and Groove Outlook Add-in Webapp. No user data was at risk or damaged by this incident.
Next Steps for Chrome Extension Users
For Groove Chrome Extension users, we request that you update to the latest version (2024.11.12.35033) to ensure full functionality. The publication of this version was first made available on November 13, 2024 at 7:08 AM UTC. Please check your browser extension settings or contact support if assistance is needed.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience during this time. Thank you for your continued support.