WhatsApp will finally let users hide numbers with privacy-first username system
undefined 3, 2025
Source: interestingengineering
WhatsApp is developing a new usernames feature to enhance privacy by letting users connect without sharing their phone number. Still in beta, it mimics Telegram and Signal, allowing unique handles (3–30 characters) with strict formatting rules. Alerts will notify contacts of username changes. Web support is coming, and while no launch date is confirmed, recent updates suggest it’s arriving soon. The goal: reduce scams and unwanted contact by hiding users’ phone numbers.
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