WhatsApp users can now reserve usernames, allowing new contacts to message them without first seeing their phone numbers.

WhatsApp is finally ready to do away with phone numbers for those who don't want to exchange them. The chatting app is now ...

WhatsApp is introducing a new privacy-focused feature that will allow users to connect with others without revealing their ...

WhatsApp has introduced a new Username Reservation feature, allowing eligible users to secure a unique username before the ...

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WhatsApp is adding usernames that let people start conversations without sharing their phone numbers, expanding its privacy tools ahead of a wider rollout later in 2026. Users will be able to share a ...

WhatsApp username feature: With usernames, users can instead share a unique handle, reducing the need to reveal personal ...

WhatsApp usernames could improve privacy, but experts say fake handles, phishing and impersonation remain major risks for ...