For nearly 16 years, your mobile number has been your identity on WhatsApp. But that may soon change as Meta plans to introduce the WhatsApp username feature, allowing users to communicate without revealing their personal phone numbers. While it may seem like a routine update, the
Meta is quietly experimenting with a new subscription layer for WhatsApp, signalling a broader push toward premium features across its platforms. The move comes just weeks after the company began testing a similar paid tier for Instagram. According to the company, the offering, tentatively called