WhatsApp says it is is fixing an issue that disabled several accounts
Meta is working to restore access to numerous WhatsApp accounts that were unexpectedly blocked and placed under review. The company acknowledged the error, which impacted users globally, but did not specify the technical cause of the disruption.
Why it matters
As a critical communication tool for billions, unexpected account lockouts highlight the risks of centralized moderation systems and their impact on professional and personal connectivity.
For the last few hours, several people across social media have reported that their WhatsApp accounts have been blocked and put “under review” by Meta. The company, in response to TechCrunch’s inquiries about the matter, said that it is working on restoring access to these accounts.
According to posts from those impacted on X and Threads , many were suddenly unable to use their accounts. When they tried to access their accounts, WhatsApp displayed a screen that said, “Your account activity and device info is being checked to make sure it follows our Terms of Service. We’ll notify you of the result typically within 24 hours.”
Meta’s popular chat app has more than 3 billion monthly active users across the world, making even a proportionally small disruption one that can impact thousands of users.
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