WhatsApp blocks certain usernames due to brand protection, security, spam prevention, and fraud filters.
Below is the up-to-date list for 2025.

1. Trademarked Names (Always Blocked)

• whatsapp

• meta

• facebook

• instagram

• google

• gmail

• amazon

• apple

• tiktok

• samsung

• microsoft

• netflix

• tesla

Examples:

• @whatsapptr

• @googleofficial

• @applecare

2. Fake Support / Scam-Related Words

• support

• help

• customer

• official

• verify

• assist

• admin

• service

• team

Examples:

• @supportcenter

• @officialhelp

• @customerservice_tr

3. Short or spammy words (global ban)

• free

• sale

• money

• xxx

• sex

• win

• buy

Examples:

• @free

• @hotdeal

• @moneyx

4. Country names + short suffixes

• turkey

• usa

• uk

• eu

• arab

• china

Blocked examples:

• @usaonline

• @turkeyteam

5. Illegal or dangerous keywords

• fraud

• hack

• cracking

• exploit

• botnet

• carding

6. Special characters / emojis

WhatsApp does not allow:

• dots

• hyphens

• underscores

• slashes

• emojis

Examples:

• @alper

• @mert-dev

• @team_support