Overview
- Analysis of the Android beta v2.25.34.3 reveals a new option to reserve a WhatsApp username that is still under development.
- The feature is designed to let users and businesses claim the same handle they already use on Facebook or Instagram.
- Ownership verification will run through Meta’s Accounts Center before a handle is associated with a WhatsApp account.
- Early reservations may be limited to people who already hold the handle on other Meta apps, with broader access expected later.
- The capability is not yet available to any users, including Play Store beta testers, and reservations aim to block impersonation and reduce phone‑number sharing.