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Practical guides on WhatsApp usernames, sharing your link, and QR codes.
MCP server: connect your AI agent directly to our API
We shipped POST /api/mcp — a Model Context Protocol server with 5 tools to generate WhatsApp links, validate usernames/phone numbers, and create QR codes, no API key needed.
August 11, 2026
Best WhatsApp Link Generators in 2026: Full Comparison
Comparing Whatsusernames.link, wa.link, Freewalink, AlvoChat and GenQRCode: which generator supports WhatsApp Username, a free API, and customizable QR codes.
August 4, 2026
WhatsApp Username Rollout 2026: How to Check Availability, Format & Get Yours
Everything you need to know about the 2026 WhatsApp @Username rollout: regional availability, formatting rules, Username Key setup, and creating wa.me links.
July 27, 2026
How to Add Your WhatsApp Username & wa.me Link to Instagram Bio (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step tutorial on how to add a WhatsApp username or wa.me link to your Instagram bio, TikTok profile, and business cards without sharing your phone number.
July 27, 2026
WhatsApp Backups on iPhone Without iCloud: Everything We Know (2026)
WABetaInfo found evidence in the WhatsApp iOS beta of a first-party backup system that doesn't rely on iCloud. It's not official yet — here's what's known so far.
July 15, 2026
Alert: New WhatsApp Scam Uses Fake Attachments to Install Malware (July 2026)
Cybersecurity experts warn of a campaign sending fake attachments (invoices, bank statements) via WhatsApp Desktop and Web to install malware on Windows computers.
July 8, 2026
We launched whatsusernames-sdk: an npm client for our API
Zero-dependency TypeScript/JavaScript package for all 12 WhatsUsernames.link endpoints — links, QR codes, and Business Platform BSUID/webhook tools, fully typed.
July 5, 2026
We launched a free API for generating WhatsApp links
Public REST API to generate WhatsApp links, validate usernames, and create QR codes — no API key, no signup, CORS enabled. Docs and examples included.
July 5, 2026
New API: BSUID and usernames for the WhatsApp Business Platform
Five new endpoints to validate BSUIDs, validate business usernames, resolve contacts, and normalize webhooks from the WhatsApp Cloud API — free, no API key.
July 5, 2026
Usernames vs phone number: what's the privacy difference on WhatsApp
Compare the privacy of sharing your phone number versus sharing a @username on WhatsApp, and understand which one to pick in each situation.
July 4, 2026
WhatsApp QR Code: How to Create One for Free (Step-by-Step Guide)
Step-by-step guide to generating a free WhatsApp QR code in PNG, JPEG, SVG or PDF, matched to your link — for a business card, bio, or storefront.
June 22, 2026
wa.me/username doesn't exist yet: what to use now to share your username
The wa.me/username link still doesn't automatically open a conversation on WhatsApp. We explain why, and what to use today to share your contact without friction.
June 15, 2026
What is the WhatsApp Username Key and why you should enable it
Understand what the WhatsApp Username Key is, when it's assigned, and why it pays off to include it whenever you share your username.
June 8, 2026
How to claim your WhatsApp username in 2026
Step-by-step guide to setting your @username on WhatsApp before someone else takes it, including what to do while wa.me/username still doesn't work.
June 1, 2026