WhatsApp banned 6.2 million Indian accounts in August, reversed under 1% of appeals
WhatsApp banned 6.2 million accounts linked to India during August 2026, with 1.7% of user grievances actioned. Of the total bans, 27% were proactive, while 73% resulted from user reports. Only 0.9% of ban appeals led to account restoration, highlighting the platform's stringent enforcement of its policies.