# WhatsApp Tests Phone Number Privacy for Usernames

> WhatsApp lets users control who sees their phone number via usernames on Android.
- Title: WhatsApp Tests Phone Number Privacy for Usernames · WABetaInfo
- Summary: WhatsApp lets users control who sees their phone number via usernames on Android.
- Keywords: whatsapp, phone number privacy, android, usernames, privacy settings, contact visibility, apps, WABetaInfo
- Source: WABetaInfo — https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-is-testing-new-phone-number-privacy-for-usernames
- Author: WABetaInfo
- Published: 2026-11-07T00:00:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: whatsapp, phone number privacy, android, usernames, privacy settings, contact visibility, technology, apps
## New Phone Number Privacy Feature
WhatsApp is working on new privacy settings to let users choose who can see their phone number when they have a username on Android.
## Current Username Behavior
Usernames hide the phone number from people who do not have it saved by default.
## New Privacy Controls
Users will be able to change phone number visibility by selecting from four options: Everyone, My contacts, My contacts except, and Nobody.
## Default Setting
By default, WhatsApp sets this option to 'Nobody' when users have a username.
## User Exceptions
Some users want to keep their phone number visible to contacts while using usernames.
## Privacy Setting Changes
When users switch privacy settings, the app warns them that exceptions may be reset.
## Future Availability
This feature is currently in development and not yet available for beta testing on Android.
## Key takeaway

WhatsApp users can now choose who sees their phone number when using usernames on Android.