WhatsApp testing username feature for Android, iOS; here’s how it will benefit users

• Rohan Umak
• April 8, 2026

WhatsApp username feature rollout: Messaging giant WhatsApp is rolling out a major feature aimed at concealing their phone numbers. The platform is testing a username-based system, enabling people to chat, call and communicate without revealing their phone numbers. The feature is currently available to a limited group of users on both Android and iOS, and is designed to enhance privacy while preserving WhatsApp’s seamless user experience.  Users can…