WhatsApp usernames to launch soon, keeping phone numbers pr…

WhatsApp usernames to launch soon, keeping phone numbers private

Key takeaways:

WhatsApp is introducing a privacy-first username system that will let users chat without revealing their phone numbers.
Usernames must be 3–30 characters long, include at least one letter, and follow strict rules (e.g., no duplicate names, no domain endings like “.com”).
When chatting without prior contact sharing, only the username will be shown—not the phone number.
If a user changes their username, WhatsApp will notify all chat contacts through an automatic message.
Web support is coming soon, and though there’s no official launch date, the feature is already appearing in iOS beta builds—suggesting a rollout is near.

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