Euronews • June 30, 2026 18:09

WhatsApp to replace phone numbers with usernames - what does this change mean for users?

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WhatsApp says the new feature will be released over the coming months and that it will notify users when it is available in their country.

Mon 16:00 - BBC Headlines

Tue 06:54 - Al Jazeera English

Tue 13:29 - Al Jazeera English

Tue 18:09 - Euronews

Al Jazeera English

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13:29

The app said it will be rolling out usernames gradually, in a move meant to improve privacy.

06:54

WhatsApp says the feature is designed to give its three billion users a new layer of control over who can contact them.

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16:00

The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.