GBWhatsApp: The Alternative Messaging Platform

There are many messaging apps available. They vary in terms of features and geographic usability. But as with any kind of technological innovation, there is a handful that leads the pack.

And of this handful, WhatsApp is a clear leader. Acquired by Facebook in 2014, it has been adding a host of features to retain (and gain) new users. These recent additions include voice and video calling as well as Snapchat-like stories. These appear to be working because WhatsApp it has already hit 1.5 billion monthly users.

But for all the versatility and reach, there are still things that it lacks. Specifically, it lacks the kind of customization that a lot of users want.

This has given rise to an alternative called GBWhatsApp. Developed by GBMods, it is based on WhatsApp Plus – a mod that allows users to customize WhatsApp in terms of features and appearance.

Is it legal?

Concerns have been raised over the legality of using GBWhatsApp. Some people contend that it’s a ripoff of the WhatsApp. It has tweaked the functions of the original app and allowing it to provide a wider range of functionality and flexibility. With this app, you can customize the interface, control privacy, and using multiple accounts on the same device.

All this negative talk hasn’t affected its popularity. GBWhatsApp is more popular today because the developers behind it were able to fulfill the things users want to have or be able to do on WhatsApp itself.

Having said all that, it’s best to do a bit more research to see if using this mod on your phone is well and worth it.

Features

As mentioned earlier, one of the the reasons for GBWhatsApp mod’s popularity is the wide range of features users are able to enjoy from it. Several of them are listed below.

• Create dual Whatsapp accounts and open them simultaneously or easily switch from one to other
• Distinguish between regular and collective messages
• Status can be set to 250 characters or you can copy a friend’s
• Send over 50 images in one go
• Send videos of up to 30 MB
• Hide last seen on DMs
• Disable calls for specific contacts
• Send GIF Images and Selfie Flash added
• Send a broadcast to 600 people
• The group name can be set to 35 characters
• Hide Second Tick
• Custom and Modded Themes
• Supports various languages
• Add lock to your Whatsapp without third-party software
• Preview or play media without downloading

It is also possible to customize some elements on WhatsApp using the mod GBWhatsApp. Here’s a list of them below.

• Widgets
• Conversation Screen
• Lock
• Open Log
• Popup Notification
• Chat screen

Download and Installation

1.  Begin by downloading the latest APK version (6.85).
2. Go to Settings, choose “Security” and click on “Unknown sources”.
3. Once that’s done, click on the file you’ve downloaded.
4. Follow the steps to install GBWhatsApp.
5. When the installation is complete, you will then be asked to enter a mobile number, which will be verified via an OTP code sent through SMS. Just enter the code and you’re all set.

Conclusion

GBWhatsApp appears to be a great alternative if you want the full range of features that it offers. However, it is best to know all that you can about it before downloading and installing it on your own mobile device.