The simple answer is NO. WhatsApp doesn’t give you a new phone number at all, nor does it hide yours from your contacts the way Kik can (if you use it with an email address rather than a number).
Instead, the app is linked to your existing phone number. Each copy of WhatsApp can be bound only to one number, though it is possible on some phones to install multiple copies of the same app, thus linking to multiple numbers, but always in separate instances of the app.
In order to start new chats, you need to add contacts – doing so means that you need to save their number on your WhatsApp or phone contact list. When that’s done, you can send them a message. If they don’t have it already, this will show them your phone number along with the message you sent.
The main difference between WhatsApp and your regular texts is that instead of using your text allowance (which many providers restrict) you can send as many messages as you like via your Internet connection instead. You can also make voice and video calls without having to use your minutes. This will consume your data allowance at a fairly slow rate unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
A quick summary: No, WhatsApp does not give you a new phone number. It’s tied to an existing one and uses data services in order to send messages and make calls.
Muizz Razak says
Whatsapp couldnt restored. Please help
Adnan says
Hi pls I need your help I lost my friend phone number he lives in kuwait. Pls help me find me his. Number
Kerry says
I need help somebody is going into my mind WhatsApp and Dave made into a business account or don’t want a business account I want a personal account
Hazel mason says
Someone stole my family pictures on what’s app when working with Lincoln heritage insurance. How can I retrieve them back on my phone ? I am not with the company now.
Evi Behar says
Could plz help me with whatapp pic come back
Teena says
No, I spent a lot of money in China and all dealing were on what’s up. The seller deleted all chats and now I have no proof of business. I know my big mistake but how can I find these chats
Subramanyam says
Please refresh and give me whatsapp verify code
Nancy Scott says
Lost whatsap person when reinstalled now no number how do I get number back ?
Balveer Singh says
Mr. Ji, my WhatsApp number has been closed for the last several days, which has gone terribly wrong, I was not given any information at all. Please be pleased to restart this number. You will be very pleased.
Katherine Wiley says
WhatsApp is not ringing when I make a call
Ravinder Singh says
Your pin is different from your sms registration
Khummit A. Hatehepsitu says
Yes, can the people i give my number too do anything with my phone number like steal my information? This is my work and PERSONAL cell number?