WhatsApp Bans by Country
Where WhatsApp is fully blocked, where only calls are cut, and where bans have been lifted.
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What countries ban WhatsApp?
As of October 2026, WhatsApp is fully blocked in China, North Korea, Russia and Iran. -
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Is WhatsApp banned in Qatar?
No, WhatsApp isn't banned in Qatar. Messaging, photos and voice notes work normally. -
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Which countries do not allow WhatsApp calls?
WhatsApp calls are blocked or heavily restricted in the UAE, Qatar, China, North Korea, Russia and Iran as of October 2026, with partial restrictions in Jordan and...