WhatsApp's Big Privacy Leap: Chat with Usernames, No Phone Number Needed by 2026

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News18•08-01-2026, 14:25
WhatsApp's Big Privacy Leap: Chat with Usernames, No Phone Number Needed by 2026
- •WhatsApp is set to introduce a new feature by 2026 allowing users to chat using a username instead of a phone number.
- •This upcoming feature aims to significantly enhance user privacy and security by eliminating the need to share mobile numbers.
- •Users will be able to connect, chat, and make calls with others simply by using their chosen username.
- •The username-based chatting will be an optional feature, giving users full control over their privacy settings.
- •WABetaInfo, a reliable source for WhatsApp updates, reported on this change, which is currently in beta testing.
Why It Matters: WhatsApp will soon offer username-based chatting, boosting user privacy by eliminating phone number sharing.
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