Meta says usernames improve privacy, but critics question whether its safeguards can prevent impersonation.

Meta is finally preparing to roll out usernames on WhatsApp so users no longer have to share their phone number on the app.

By Aditya Kalra and Munsif Vengattil July 2 (Reuters) - India has asked WhatsApp to justify the implementation of a planned ...

Meta has defended its WhatsApp username feature after the Indian government raised cybersecurity concerns.

WhatsApp username can be between 3 to 35 characters length ...

WhatsApp Lets You Reserve a Username, Making Your Phone Number More Private ...

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, a major privacy feature designed to help you connect with new people without giving away your phone number.  Reserve your username now, before the feature launches ...

WhatsApp is launching usernames later this year, but you can reserve yours starting this week.

The Meta-owned messaging app just unveiled a massive privacy shift that could change how businesses and customers interact.

New username, who dis? WhatsApp just revealed it’s taking privacy to historic levels this year by rolling out its most ...

If you’ve ever used WhatsApp on your iPad, you already know its limitations. You can’t set it up without a primary device, ...

WhatsApp has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames before the feature launches more widely later in 2026. The ...