WhatsApp is rolling out a new way for parents to get their pre-teens onto the app without giving them full rein. The new parent-managed accounts are designed for kids under 13, letting them message ...

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Meta-owned WhatsApp has announced the introduction of parent-managed WhatsApp accounts for iPhone and Android that can be set up and maintained on behalf of a child. Specifically designed for pre-teen ...

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.

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

WhatsApp has announced that preteens can now use its messaging platform via new parent-managed accounts that come with certain restrictions.

As the child gets older, WhatsApp will notify both the parent and the managed account that it can be converted into a standard account. The company also plans to introduce an option allowing parents ...

WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, allowing parents to control contacts, group access, and privacy settings while promising end-to-end encryption for chats ...