In July, WhatsApp blocked 2.4 million accounts as part of a broader effort to align with Indian regulations. The figures appear in a service report that Indian authorities routinely request for public disclosure each month.
Approximately 1.42 million of the blocked accounts were removed proactively, before any complaints from other users surfaced. WhatsApp indicated that it has implemented its own proactive safeguards to identify potentially dangerous or fraudulent activity on the platform.
The company stressed that stopping harmful behavior before it causes damage is preferable to catching it after the fact. The announcement did not detail the exact mechanisms used to detect threats, particularly given the end-to-end encryption that protects user communications on WhatsApp.
This month also brought attention to internal development initiatives at the broader Meta organization. A newly created division is described as overseeing the development and deployment of paid features within WhatsApp, signaling a potential shift in how the service may monetize and offer enhanced capabilities while maintaining user safety and regulatory compliance.