Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here's How to Reserve Yours

Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number. One of WhatsApp's most in-demand features is finally coming out of beta. Later this year, the messaging app used by over 3 billion people plans to add usernames. It's an additional (and more privacy-friendly) way for WhatsApp users to connect without sharing phone numbers.