WhatsApp suddenly places accounts 'Under Review' for 24 hours; users unable to access app features.
Many WhatsApp users in India found their accounts placed 'Under Review' for 24 hours without any prior warning. During this period, they were unable to use several essential features of the app. The company has not yet disclosed the reason behind this incident.
On Monday evening, many WhatsApp users in India suddenly lost the ability to use their accounts. The messaging app placed their accounts 'Under Review' for 24 hours without warning, preventing them from accessing key features. The first reports of this issue emerged around 8 PM. Affected users received a notification stating that their accounts were being reviewed for compliance with the platform's Terms of Service. Consequently, account functionality was temporarily restricted for many users.
What did users see when the review began?
A message appeared on the app stating: "Account is under review. Request date: August 3, 2026. We are checking if your account activity and device information comply with our Terms of Service. You will generally be notified of the result within 24 hours."
My WhatsApp account was suddenly disabled without any warning. I only use the official app, and my work depends on WhatsApp. Please help. This was so unnecessary @WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/du6EewmpPM
— saloni (@saloniigavde) August 3, 2026
Below this, WhatsApp provided an option to "Learn about account issues," offering access to guides on topics such as "How to use WhatsApp responsibly" and information regarding "stolen phones or accounts."
No information from the company yet
The company has not yet revealed how many users were affected by this issue. It remains unclear whether this was caused by a technical glitch, an automated system check, or a measure to curb spam. Furthermore, it is not yet known if the problem was limited to users in specific countries or if it affected people globally.
