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Jul 1, 2026 at 22:02
WhatsApp usernames are already raising impersonation red flags
Meta says usernames improve privacy, but critics question whether its safeguards can prevent impersonation.
Jun 29, 2026 at 16:00
WhatsApp now lets you reserve usernames
WhatsApp username can be between 3 to 35 characters.