Several WhatsApp users say their accounts 'put under review'
Numerous WhatsApp users globally reported their accounts being placed under a 24-hour review, resulting in a total loss of app functionality. WhatsApp stated the action was part of an automated effort to curb service abuse, though some users expressed frustration over the lack of specific explanations.
Why it matters
It highlights the vulnerability of users who rely on major messaging platforms for daily communication and work when automated moderation systems fail.
Instant messaging app WhatsApp on Monday (August 3, 2026) put multiple accounts, including those in India, "under review" for 24 hours and blocked all the app features, prompting several affected users to flag the issue through social media.
When contacted, a WhatsApp spokesperson said, "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."
The disruption was highlighted around 8 p.m. IST when users started facing the issue without any prior warning from the Meta group's messaging app.
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