New Delhi, August 4: Meta-backed messaging platform WhatsApp has taken action against several accounts, leaving users reporting that their accounts have been under review for 24 hours, restricting access to key features of the application.
A notification displayed on the messaging platform states, “Account is under review. Appeal date: August 3, 2026. Your account activity and device information are being checked to ensure compliance with our terms of service. We will inform you of the results, typically within 24 hours.”
The notification also includes an option to “Learn about account issues,” providing guidance on responsible usage of WhatsApp, as well as information regarding stolen phones and compromised accounts.
Users reported this issue on Monday evening, with many claiming they were unable to use WhatsApp without prior notification from the company. Several users took to the microblogging platform X to express their frustrations.
One user wrote on social media, “My WhatsApp account has been suspended for no reason. I have already submitted an appeal, but the review page only shows a generic message stating it will typically be reviewed within 24 hours. Please assist me urgently.”
Another user, Saloni, posted on X, “My WhatsApp account was suddenly suspended without any warning. I only use the official app, and my work depends on WhatsApp. Please help; this was completely unnecessary.”
Earlier in July, reports suggested that the government was considering implementing similar standards for messaging platforms operating in India following the controversy surrounding WhatsApp’s proposed username feature.
According to reports, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is seeking a common regulatory framework that would apply to messaging platforms instead of adopting platform-specific measures.
This discussion arose after the government’s opposition to WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, which would allow users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers.
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