WhatsApp to let users chat without sharing phone numbers: Username feature coming soon

WhatsApp is preparing one of its biggest privacy-focused updates yet. The Meta-owned messaging platform has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, paving the way for a feature that will let people connect without sharing their phone numbers.

The change, which will roll out later this year, is designed to give users greater control over their privacy, particularly when interacting with new contacts or participating in group conversations.