LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – WhatsApp is planning a major change to the way users can connect with each other. From 2026, user names will be introduced to make it easier to search for contacts and improve privacy. This innovation could fundamentally change the way we use the popular messenger.
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WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging service, is planning a major change in its user interface: the introduction of usernames. This innovation aims to make it easier to search for contacts while improving user privacy. Until now, it was necessary to know a contact’s phone number in order to find them in WhatsApp. This could change soon as usernames are to be tied to accounts instead of phone numbers.
This feature is currently still in the development phase, but according to well-informed sources, WhatsApp is working intensively on refining the details. In future versions it will be possible to search specifically for usernames. This feature will make it easier for users to identify contacts without having to know their phone number. This could be particularly beneficial for users who are often faced with unknown numbers.
Another advantage of introducing usernames is improved data protection. In the future, when searching for a contact, only the user name and, depending on the privacy settings, limited information such as the profile picture will be visible. Phone numbers are no longer displayed, which significantly increases user privacy. This change could make WhatsApp an even more attractive means of communication, especially at a time of increasing privacy concerns.
The introduction of usernames is planned for 2026. Companies using WhatsApp Business have until June 2026 to ensure they support this feature. Only then should the global rollout for all users take place. This innovation could not only change the way we use WhatsApp, but also set a new standard for communication in messenger services.
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