The WhatsApp username feature does NOT launch for everyone at the same time. Some users receive it immediately, while others wait days or even weeks.

Here is the real rollout logic WhatsApp uses behind the scenes.

1. Highly active users (top priority)

Users who:

• Chat daily

• Use WhatsApp Web

• Send/receive media

• Keep profile updated

These accounts are prioritized because they help test the feature better.

2. Beta users (always first)

Beta program users get all new features before anyone else.

3. Users who installed WhatsApp recently

Fresh installations pull the newest configuration → faster rollout.

4. Newly verified phone numbers

Numbers verified within the last 30 days often get username access earlier.

5. US & European regions

Meta prioritizes these regions for feature testing.

Turkey is high on the list but not as early as EU/US.

6. Accounts linked with Meta apps

Instagram/Facebook-linked numbers often get features earlier.

7. Accounts with no spam flags

These get rollout faster.
Accounts with spam behavior get delayed or blocked.

8. Older Android versions receive it last

Android 8 and lower → slowest rollout.

Final Summary

Gets It First:

✔ Beta users
✔ Highly active accounts
✔ Recently verified numbers
✔ Fresh installations

Gets It Last:

✘ VPN users
✘ Old devices
✘ Spam-flagged accounts
✘ Inactive accounts