WhatsApp Username Rollout Tracker
Reserving a username is open in most places now. Being able to message people by username turns on gradually, country by country, later in 2026. We track both here.
Reserve a username
Open nowon the latest app
Message by username
Expected H2 2026rolling out per country
| Country | Reserve | Messaging |
|---|---|---|
Argentina South America | Open | Expected 2026 |
Australia Oceania | Open | Expected 2026 |
Bangladesh South Asia | Open | Expected 2026 |
Brazil South America | Open | Expected 2026 |
Canada North America | Open | Expected 2026 |
Egypt Africa | Open | Expected 2026 |
Germany Europe | Open | Expected 2026 |
India South Asia | Open | Expected 2026 |
Indonesia Southeast Asia | Open | Expected 2026 |
Italy Europe | Open | Expected 2026 |
Kenya Africa | Open | Expected 2026 |
Malaysia Southeast Asia | Open | Expected 2026 |
Mexico North America | Open | Expected 2026 |
Netherlands Europe | Open | Expected 2026 |
Nigeria Africa | Open | Expected 2026 |
Pakistan South Asia | Open | Expected 2026 |
Philippines Southeast Asia | Open | Expected 2026 |
Saudi Arabia Middle East | Open | Expected 2026 |
South Africa Africa | Open | Expected 2026 |
Spain Europe | Open | Expected 2026 |
Turkey Middle East | Open | Expected 2026 |
United Arab Emirates Middle East | Open | Expected 2026 |
United Kingdom Europe | Open | Expected 2026 |
United States North America | Open | Expected 2026 |
Last updated July 1, 2026. WhatsApp hasn't published exact per-country dates for username messaging, so these are our best read and we update them as official dates appear. Reserving early locks your handle regardless. Email alerts when your country goes live are coming soon.