WhatsApp to introduce usernames for contact chats

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WhatsApp says it will launch usernames later this year to let users chat without sharing phone numbers.

WHO: WhatsApp

WHAT: WhatsApp introduces usernames as a way to add and chat with contacts without sharing phone numbers

WHEN: Jun 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: WhatsApp is introducing usernames to make the communications platform more private by keeping phone numbers hidden from people who are not already in contacts.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

WhatsApp rolls out usernames to hide phone numbers · Jun 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
WhatsApp to let users use usernames instead of phones · Jun 30, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
WhatsApp to add usernames for chats without phone numbers · Jun 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET

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