WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out its much-anticipated usernames feature to select users, following earlier concerns raised by the Indian government.
The feature is currently limited to select users
Jul 20, 2026
04:04 pm
What's the storyWhatsApp has reportedly begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature to select users.
The move comes after weeks of discussions between Meta and the Indian government over potential safety concerns related to this privacy-focused update.
The Indian government has directed Meta to pause WhatsApp's username feature rollout and respond within three days, citing the…
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The stand-off forces WhatsApp to weigh compliance against mounting concerns about government interference in its biggest market.
The Centre has asked Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp usernames in India, saying it wants answers on how the feature will…
