WhatsApp Username Feature: Optional, Protected, Not Searchable
Posted on July 2, 2026 by Neha Bhatia
WhatsApp’s new username feature will not be mandatory, and it will not be searchable like a phone number. The company clarified this after the Indian government raised concerns over possible impersonation and fraud risks tied to the feature’s upcoming rollout. KEY POINTS WhatsApp usernames are optional; existing accounts work exactly as before Usernames cannot be […]