WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging platforms in the country. To maintain security and enforce its policies, the company scans millions of accounts daily and bans those that violate its rules. According to reports, over 99 lakh accounts were banned in India in February 2025 alone, with 14 lakh of them blocked automatically without any user reports.
However, some accounts get banned unintentionally. If your account has been restricted, don’t worry! Follow this simple method to regain access.
Why Does a WhatsApp Account Get Banned?
WhatsApp strictly prohibits certain activities that can lead to an account ban. These include:
- Using third-party apps like GB WhatsApp or WhatsApp Plus.
- Sending spam or bulk messages.
- Adding users to groups without their consent.
- Forwarding the same message repeatedly.
- Spreading false information.
Accounts involved in such activities are flagged and banned by WhatsApp’s security system.
How to Recover a Banned WhatsApp Account?
If you believe your account was banned by mistake, you can request WhatsApp to review it:
- Open WhatsApp – a “Account Ban” notification will appear.
- Tap on “Request a Review”.
- Enter your 6-digit verification code.
- Submit the request and explain your case clearly.
- If you can’t request from the app, send an email to support@whatsapp.com with your mobile number and details of the issue.
WhatsApp will review your appeal, and if any error is found, your account may be restored.