Evidence45%Reported
FactConfirmedProduct·March 11, 2026
WhatsApp Launches Parent-Supervised Accounts for Pre-Teens Under 13
WhatsApp launched parent-managed accounts for users under 13 with restricted features (messaging and calling only, no Meta AI, Channels, or Status), parental activity alerts, PIN-protected settings, and end-to-end encryption, rolling out in select geographies.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 11, 2026
Last updated
March 11, 2026
Sources
1 source
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Source Timeline
WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teensTechCrunch·Mar 11
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 11, 2026
Last updated
March 11, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Family of Apps Q2 2025 Operating Income of $24.97 Billion, Up 29%Family Daily Active People Reaches 3.58 Billion, Up 7% Year-over-YearMeta Allows Rival AI Chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe for a Fee, Under Regulatory PressureMeta Launches Comprehensive Anti-Scam Initiative with New AI Tools, User Alerts, and Law Enforcement PartnershipsWhatsApp to Launch Usernames and Unique IDs by June 2026