Whatsapp Username Feature: WhatsApp, the world’s leading messaging platform owned by Meta, is reportedly testing a groundbreaking privacy feature that will allow users to connect using unique usernames instead of phone numbers. The move is being hailed as one of the app’s most significant updates in years, aiming to strengthen user privacy and control.
According to leaked beta screenshots shared by app-tracking sources, a new “Username” field has been spotted within WhatsApp’s settings interface. This feature will enable users to create a personalized identifier, allowing others to find or message them without revealing their phone number.
What is the WhatsApp Username?
The new username feature allows you to create a unique ID (username) that others can search for and start a chat with you without having to know your phone number.
Before, the only way to add someone on WhatsApp was by saving their phone number in your contact list. This was a problem for many users who didn’t want to share their personal numbers with strangers, especially in groups, online marketplaces or professional scenarios.
The username feature solves this problem by giving you a secure and easy way to connect—no phone number sharing required.
There is no official release date for WhatsApp’s username feature, but it is under development and could be rolled out soon, with a new reservation system for reserving usernames currently being tested in beta. This reservation feature is expected to be released before the full username system to ensure fairness.
