WhatsApp to Introduce Username-Based Calling and Messaging Soon

New Delhi: WhatsApp is constantly adding new features to its messaging platform to provide users with a better experience. Recently, changes were seen in the app's interface, and now there are reports that a "liquid glass" design may also be coming soon to WhatsApp on iPhone. In addition, the company has also been working on username support for a long time, which will allow users to contact each other without sharing their phone numbers. Calling and messaging using usernames According to recent reports, WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to search for a person's username and then call or message them. This means the need for a phone number will be eliminated. WhatsApp Introduces New Storage Management Feature for Easier Chat Control This feature is already available in the Signal app, where contact can be made via username without sharing a number. The code for this feature has also been found in the beta version of WhatsApp, indicating its imminent arrival. However, it is still under development and is not yet available even to beta users. Profiles will also be visible from the search bar According to a WABetaInfo report, the WhatsApp call tab will have a search bar where you can search for a person by entering their username. As soon as a user matches, you will be able to make a voice call or video call to them. [caption id="attachment_162455" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Whatsapp New Feature[/caption] While making a call, the caller will also be able to see the other person's profile picture, but this will depend on their privacy settings. This feature will allow users to easily contact each other without exchanging numbers, thus improving privacy. Why is this feature special? Increased privacy: Contact will be possible even while keeping your phone number hidden. Secure contact: Protection from unwanted contacts through calls and messages without a number. Simple and fast search: The right person can be easily found by searching for their username. New design: A premium experience like the liquid glass design for iPhone users. No more ChatGPT on WhatsApp! Meta to enforce AI bot ban from January 2026 WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a feature that allows calling and messaging via usernames, giving users the freedom to contact each other without sharing their phone numbers. This feature is very important from a privacy perspective and will be made available to all users in the future.