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Why WhatsApp blocked my number? (and how to fix it)

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December 23, 2019||By Caesal Shrestha

WhatsApp is one of the best free internet messaging apps available on the planet. With more than 1 billion daily users from personal to business purposes, it provides endless opportunities. With such huge popularity, WhatsApp has automated many controls to ban some accounts and keep malware and spam out of their platform. If that’s your case and WhatsApp blocked your number, you probably did something they didn’t like.

Normally, WhatsApp bans its users when they have violated their terms and conditions. However, sometimes there are other reasons. So if WhatsApp has blocked your number, the first thing you need to do is find out why.

Why WhatsApp blocked your number?

There are several reasons why WhatsApp may have banned you. Let’s take a look at some of the potential reasons:

1) Using modified WhatsApp applications

A lot of Android users choose to use WhatsApp Plus or GB WhatsApp, which are mods for WhatsApp. While they certainly add interesting features such as extensive customization, downloading images at the original quality, and sending large files, WhatsApp tries to dissuade users from using these mods. This means that if they detect that you are using one of these modified apps, they’ll ban you and you’ll end up with your WhatsApp number blocked.

So if you’re using some type of mod, beware! However, the bans are usually temporary and they are undone if you switch back to the official app.

2) Getting blocked by a large number of users

WhatsApp might also ban you from using their app if you’ve been blocked by a large number of people. As you probably know, users can freely report or block you if they deem it necessary. While attitude and behavior have a lot to do with this, sending harmful files and viruses can get you banned quickly if a lot of people block you.

This approach is quite useful to deter spammers, scammers, and hackers. However, if you don’t abide by the rules you might end up on the wrong side of the stick too.

3) Sending a lot of messages to users who don’t have you as a contact

Sending a large number of messages to users who don’t have you as a contact can be quickly flagged as spam. This means that users can easily report you and you’ll end up with your WhatsApp number blocked.

4) Sending harmful files, viruses, or malware

WhatsApp strictly prohibits users from sending anything that it can detect as a virus or malware. As a consequence, if you’re sending files that can be flagged as potentially harmful software, WhatsApp will block your number.

5) Modifying WhatsApp

WhatsApp’s Terms and Conditions clearly state that modifying the application files is considered a bannable offense. Consequently, attempting any action towards customizing the file, re-engineering, altering file contents, or even decompiling or extracting code can easily lead to having your WhatsApp number blocked.

6) Sending messages through bulk messaging or outside your contacts list

You can also get banned from WhatsApp if you attempt to send a large number of messages using bulk messaging, auto-messaging, or auto-dialing. The same applies if you try to send a large number of messages to people outside your contacts list as mentioned in point 3.

These are easy ways to get yourself reported by many people and have your account flagged.

7) Hacking WhatsApp servers or disrupting WhatsApp services

This seems like a no-brainer but attempting to hack WhatsApp servers and disrupting their services will get you banned in no time.

8) Inappropriate conduct

WhatsApp can be quite wary regarding its users’ safety and improving their experience using the app. Therefore, it takes any reports about harassment quite seriously. Violent behaviors, death threats, ethnic or racist comments, and such can easily get your WhatsApp number blocked. Similarly, illegal, obscene as well as sexist statements, are also wholly prohibited.

Therefore, if you’re involved in inappropriate or antisocial conduct and are reported for it, you may be banned from WhatsApp. This also extends to promoting violent crimes or activities.

9) Impersonating other users or creating fake accounts

WhatsApp also takes extra measures to ensure that none of its users are being imitated. Hence, creating counterfeit accounts or impersonating other users is an easy way to get your WhatsApp number banned. So be wary if you use someone else’s name or pictures on your profile.

10) Having your groups mass reported

Similar to reason 2, if your groups are flagged by a large number of users, WhatsApp will ban your number.

11) Creating groups and adding random people

Even though WhatsApp doesn’t have a limit in the number of groups you can create, creating too many groups and adding random people can create problems. if you create too many groups and add people that don’t have you as contact might get your WhatsApp number blocked.

12) Sending the same message to many people

Similar to point 6, sending the same message to many people can get your number banned. WhatsApp may consider it spam and block you. Note that this applies even if you send the message to your contacts.

To avoid getting your WhatsApp number banned, to send a message to many contacts, you can use the Broadcast feature.

13) Joining many groups in a short time

Joining a large number of groups in a short time might create issues. WhatsApp might identify you as a bot and get your number blocked.

14) Repeated infringement of WhatsApp terms and conditions

If WhatsApp finds out that you’ve repeatedly infringed their terms and conditions, they may ban you from their service. So, if you’ve been notified of some infringing activity, be extremely careful since another violation might get your WhatsApp number blocked.

What can you do if WhatsApp blocked your number?

Now if you’ve recognized why you’ve been banned from WhatsApp, you can take a few steps to get your account back. Please note that this is only relevant if you’ve been temporarily banned which usually happens if you’ve used a modified application or have been involved in cases regarding sending bulk messages.

First of all, the easiest way is to uninstall your modded application and reinstall the official version of WhatsApp. Don’t worry about your chat history and files, WhatsApp lets you export them from these mods.

Finally, another option is to talk with the support team to get yourself unbanned. Just explain to them your situation clearly and you could have a repeal on your WhatsApp blocked number in a matter of hours. You can contact the Whatsapp support team here.

What can you do if WhatsApp banned you permanently?

Normally, when WhatsApp blocks you temporarily, they usually mention that it’s not permanent and they give you the option to contact the support team. However, if you violate WhatsApp’s terms and conditions repeatedly, they may ban you permanently. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to get unbanned unless you can prove your innocence to the WhatsApp support team. And that’s not an easy task. Even though there have been some cases where people were banned by mistake, in most cases it’s irreversible.

If that’s your case, the only solution is to change your WhatsApp number.

Some apps promise to get my WhatsApp number unbanned. Should I use them?

No! There are some apps and services out there that promise to unblock your number even if you’ve been banned permanently. The truth is that most of these apps contain malware and won’t do any good so better stay away from them.

The only service that can unblock your number is WhatsApp. So, if WhatsApp doesn’t want to unban your number, a dodgy app won’t help you.

How to transfer your chat history from a mod to WhatsApp?

Finally, if WhatsApp has banned your number because you’re using a modified app, you can keep your chat history and files before switching to the official app.

Some of these mods like WhatsApp Plus automatically transfer your chat history to the official WhatsApp. However, some others like GB WhatsApp don’t, so here we’ll show you how to do it.

Before starting, you need to save and export your chat history from the mods.

  1. In GB WhatsApp, go to More options > Chats > Back up chats (if you haven’t done it before).
  2. Then, go to Phone Settings > Storage > Files. Here, select the GB WhatsApp folder.
  3. Then, click More > Rename and rename the folder to “WhatsApp”.
  4. After that, go to the Play Store, download the official WhatsApp app, and verify your number.
  5. On the Backup screen, click Restore > Next.
  6. That’s it. WhatsApp should load with your chat history.

You can learn more about temporary bans and how to transfer chat history here.

Conclusion

All in all, we hope that with all this information, you’ve found the reason why you have got your WhatsApp number blocked. If you’re keen on learning more about the terms and conditions regarding the use of this app, this is a good starting point.

If you’ve been banned from WhatsApp, make sure you’re not violating any of their terms and conditions as mentioned above, and contact the WhatsApp support team. When you contact WhatsApp, ensure that your message goes to [email protected] and not to [email protected].

Keep in mind that WhatsApp is the only service that can get your number unblocked. So don’t use any app or service that promises to unban you.

With so many daily users, WhatsApp could be a great boon to your business if you use it smartly. You can enable it for your online services and not just for selling your products or contacting your clients. Another excellent option is to add a nifty WhatsApp button on your WordPress website to integrate it with your WhatsApp services. This way, you can enable various WhatsApp chatting services for your store and add a means for your contacts to directly message you.

If you want to learn more things you can do with WhatsApp and other similar chat services, follow our blogs for the best online business and lead generation tips!

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