Hi all,
This is prior notice that, per bug 58626,[1] the user ID number will no longer be visible in user preferences.[2]
User ID is public information, and will continue to be accessible via the API or Special:Redirect. However, since user IDs are only relevant for technical purposes, there's really no reason the average non-technical user needs access via Preferences.
I'm sure this will get added to Tech News, if it hasn't already.
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Steven Walling,
Product Manager