WhatsApp usernames · 2026 launch
Claim the WhatsApp username
you want.
WhatsApp launches usernames in 2026 — every handle is first-come, first-served. Search availability, join the waitlist, and we'll alert you the moment your username is claimable or available on the secondary market.
Format: 3-30 characters, lowercase letters + digits + . _, must contain a letter.
Join the waitlist
We'll email you when WhatsApp opens reservations and when your desired handle shows up on the marketplace.
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Search before launch
Type any handle, instantly see whether the format is valid and our index has seen it claimed during the beta.
02
Marketplace, when allowed
The moment Meta announces a transfer mechanism, escrow listings go live. Until then we run a watchlist + price-discovery index so you're ready.
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Escrow protects both sides
When marketplace launches: payment is held until the handle is verifiably transferred to the buyer. Sellers don't ship without funds; buyers don't pay without delivery.
FAQ
When is WhatsApp launching usernames?+
Meta confirmed WhatsApp usernames will roll out globally in 2026. A phased beta started in April 2026, with global launch expected by mid-2026.
Can I sell my WhatsApp username?+
WhatsApp has not announced an official transfer mechanism. Selling or transferring an account violates current Terms of Service. wausernames is building a waitlist now and will activate marketplace features the moment Meta clarifies transfer policy.
What format do WhatsApp usernames use?+
3 to 30 characters, lowercase letters, digits, periods, and underscores. The username must contain at least one letter, cannot start or end with a period, and cannot start with www. or end with a TLD-like string.
Will my phone number still be visible?+
No. Once usernames roll out, your phone number stays as the underlying account identity but is hidden from contacts. People connect to you via @username instead.
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