Dev Tools · 1h ago
WhatsApp username links don't work yet, developer confirms
A developer tested wa.me/username links and found they return 'not found' errors, even for real usernames. Server and device tests both failed to open a chat. WhatsApp has not published a deep-link spec for usernames, so developers should use phone number links or manual lookup instead.
Meridian48 take
The article is a useful reality check for developers assuming a feature works based on blog posts or AI answers, but the finding is narrow and likely temporary.
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