The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Several WhatsApp users say their accounts 'put under review'
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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.
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.
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