Archive · 2 Aug 2025
WhatsApp Bans Millions of Accounts, Adds Features in India
WhatsApp, a messaging app, banned over 9.8 million accounts in India in June to stop bad behavior.
Many bans happened before anyone complained.
They also took action on over a thousand complaints from users.
WhatsApp is also adding new features like ads in Status updates, like Instagram.
They are working to make sure everyone has a good experience.
WhatsApp banned over 98 lakh accounts in India in June.
Nearly 19.79 lakh accounts were banned proactively.
The platform received 23,596 complaints, taking action on 1,001 accounts.
Most complaints related to ban appeals.
WhatsApp introduced 'Status Ads' and 'Promoted Channels'.
- Who
- WhatsApp.
- What
- WhatsApp banned over 98 lakh accounts and introduced new features.
- When
- During June.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To curb abuse and harmful activity and introduce new features.
- Accounts Banned in June
- Over 98 lakh
- Proactive Bans
- Nearly 19.79 lakh
- Complaints Received
- 23,596
- Accounts Actioned
- 1,001
- Main Complaint Type
- Ban appeals
- New Features
- Status Ads and Promoted Channels
