The new account type blocks access to features like status updates, chat lock, view-once messages, location sharing, and more for users under 13.

WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, allowing parents to control contacts, group access, and ...

Children under 13 can use WhatsApp for limited messaging and calling.

WhatsApp has introduced parent-managed accounts for children under 13. Here’s how parents can set up a supervised account, link it to their phone, and control contacts, messages and privacy settings.

BRUSSELS, March 11 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp said on Wednesday it would allow parents to create accounts for pre-teens, restricted to messaging and calling, amid rising global concerns ...

WhatsApp is launching 'parent-managed accounts' for pre-teens, allowing parents to control their children's interactions while ensuring privacy through end-to-end encryption. The setup requires both ...

WhatsApp's parent-managed accounts will not have access to features such as Meta AI, Channels or Status. Users will also not be able to turn on disappearing messages.

WhatsApp is introducing parent-managed accounts for users under 13, allowing guardians to control contacts, groups and privacy settings for safer messaging.