WhatsApp Rolls Out Username Feature for 3 Billion Users Worldwide
July 2, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via The Economic Times

WhatsApp is launching a new username update that will reach over 3 billion users globally, allowing people to secure personalized usernames on the platform. The feature aims to enhance privacy and user control by enabling people to share a username instead of their phone number. Users are being advised to secure their preferred usernames early as the rollout expands across the messaging app. Read more about this...