The feature to create a username for channels is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app.

Username Feature On WhatsApp Channels: Say Goodbye To Phone Numbers!

After encrypted messaging app Signal recently announced that it was testing a username feature to remove the need for users to share their phone number in the app, popular instant messaging app WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is now working on a similar feature for channels.

A feature to create a username for channels is under development and will be available in a future update of the app.

“Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.24.17 update available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is developing a feature that associates username with channels,” WABetaInfo reported.

According to the report, the application owned by Meta aims to bring handle support to the channels. This means that it is possible to open certain channels using their usernames.

The update is expected to include additional functionality for channels, such as a personalized channel link based on the current username, making it even easier for channel owners and followers to share and discover their favorite channels.

According to the report, this feature brings significant benefits to the user experience. Users can share channel information more consistently by using usernames, as this ultimately eliminates the need to share complex channel links.

In addition, channels can create a more recognizable presence with a unique username. “We believe this will be particularly useful for anyone looking to build a clear identity and make that channel easily accessible,” WABetaInfo said.

Additionally, WhatsApp still plans to replace the green verification badge with a blue verification badge for verified channels and businesses in the future. The messaging app is also developing a feature that will allow users to choose a username for their WhatsApp profile.

The Meta-owned app is also developing a feature that searches for messages by date. It allows users to search for posts by specific dates. It offers a level of precision that makes it easier to navigate through the message history.