WhatsApp puts several accounts under review, users report 24 hrs restrictions
Follow UsMeta-owned WhatsApp has placed several user accounts, including in India, under review for up to 24 hours.
The company has blocked all the app's features.
People who are affected claimed WhatsApp displayed a message saying their accounts were being checked for possible violations of the platform's terms of service.
Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has placed several user accounts, including in India, under review for up to 24 hours. According to PTI, the company has blocked all the app’s features. The disruption was highlighted around 8 PM IST on Monday. The issue appeared without any warning, and it is unclear how many users are affected. WhatsApp has said it is working to fix the issue as soon as possible. Keep reading to know all the details.
SurveyWhatsApp users see account review message
People who are affected claimed WhatsApp displayed a message saying their accounts were being checked for possible violations of the platform’s terms of service.
The message on the app read: “Account in review. Date requested: 3 Aug 2026. Your account activity and device info is being checked to make sure it follows our terms of service. We will notify you of the result typically within 24 hours.”
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The screen also included links to learn more about account-related issues. These covered topics such as responsible use of WhatsApp and information about stolen phones and accounts.
Several users shared screenshots of the message on X (formerly Twitter). One user posted, “Thanks @WhatsApp. Nothing says “great user experience” like putting a genuine account under review while someone’s traveling @kunalb11 10/10 security.” Another wrote, “My WhatsApp account is currently under review, and I honestly have no idea why. Looks like I’ll be off the app for about a day. Can’t even message.”
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WhatsApp responded
Responding to the issue, a WhatsApp spokesperson said that the company regularly takes action against accounts that may misuse the platform. However, it admitted that mistakes can sometimes happen.
“We are always working to stay ahead of those trying to abuse our service and ban accounts to help keep other users safe. Sometimes we get this wrong and if we do, we try to fix it as quickly as possible to get people back to chatting,” a WhatsApp spokesperson told PTI.
