WhatsApp blocked: This can be the cause

WhatsApp blocked your account without warning - and you don't understand how you violated the terms of use? We list the possible reasons, but also tell you how you can avoid blocking.

Blocked on WhatsApp: You may have been in the wrong group

After a wave of blocking WhatsApp accounts, there were numerous complaints and discussions on the Internet. So users found that they were banned because they were in the wrong WhatsApp group.

• The names of the groups indicated illegal content. In most cases, they were names that had been changed for fun. WhatsApp assumed, for example, that it was child pornography - and blocked all users who were members of these groups.
• WhatsApp cannot "see" the shared content. The blocking is automatic and only based on the name, even if the content is actually legal.
• Who changed the name or that it should just be a joke is unimportant for WhatsApp. The size of the group is also irrelevant: No matter whether there are only a few chat members or 256 (maximum number) - all participants are blocked without warning.
• If you are in a group with an "illegal" name, you should leave this WhatsApp group. If necessary, also tell other members that there is a risk of being blocked.
• It does not help to contact WhatsApp support if you have been blocked for this reason. If you want to use WhatsApp again, you have to change your mobile number.
• If your account is blocked, you will no longer have access to your chats. To make sure that you don't lose your conversations completely in such a case, you should save your WhatsApp messages regularly.

WhatsApp: rules beyond the terms of use

WhatsApp can deactivate or block your account at any time according to the terms of use if you violate it. If the text seems too long and confusing to you, we have summarized the most important points of the WhatsApp terms of use for you. Beyond these points, there are additional reasons for blocking.

• WhatsApp does not allow modified versions of the messenger. If you use apps like "WhatsApp Plus" or "GB WhatsApp", your account can be blocked.
• The sending of mass messages was prohibited. Automatically sent messages or automated calls are also not permitted.
• You may only contact people who have given you permission to do so. Harassing other people or buying phone number lists can lead to blocking.
• In the WhatsApp terms of use, there is a point where it is specifically pointed out that reported accounts are deactivated or blocked: in the event of a copyright infringement, trademark infringement or in the event of the dissemination of other third-party intellectual property.
• If your account has been blocked and you are not aware of any guilt (even after checking the terms of use), you can contact WhatsApp support for clarification.

If your WhatsApp account has been blocked and you are looking for a different messenger, you will find the best free alternatives to WhatsApp in our next practical tip.