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Jul 2, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
WhatsApp clarifies usernames are optional and private
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WhatsApp says its upcoming username feature is optional and not publicly searchable after safety concerns.
WHO: WhatsApp
WHAT: WhatsApp clarified that usernames are optional, not publicly searchable, and that popular names are reserved for legitimate owners.
WHEN: Jul 1, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: The clarification follows government concerns about potential fraud and impersonation tied to the username feature rollout.
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