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  • Version
    v18.80
  • Size
    98 MB
  • Android
    5.0+
  • Updated
    May 11, 2026
  • Downloads
    20M+
  • Status
    Verified clean
Before you install

WhatsApp Plus requirements

Short list. If your phone is from the last ten years and has a working internet connection, you’re already qualified. Run through these six items in two minutes, then move to the install guide below.

  • Android phone or tablet
    Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or newer

    Works on every mainstream brand — Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, Motorola, OnePlus, Pixel, you name it.

  • Free storage
    At least 200 MB free

    The APK itself is around 98 MB. The extra room is for cache, media, and chat backup.

  • Active internet
    Wi-Fi or mobile data

    Needed for the initial download, SMS verification, and obviously to message anyone afterwards.

  • Phone number
    Any number that can receive an SMS

    Same number you use on WhatsApp works. New number is fine too — you can use both side-by-side.

  • One Android permission
    “Install unknown apps”

    Toggle this on for your browser or file manager so Android trusts the APK install. Settings → Apps → [browser] → Install unknown apps.

  • Optional: chat backup
    Take a fresh backup from your current WhatsApp

    If you want to keep your chat history, back up from Settings → Chats → Backup before installing WhatsApp Plus.

Download guide

How to download the WhatsApp Plus APK safely

Four short steps. The first two are clicking buttons and dismissing a stock Android warning. The last two are about confirming the file you got is the one we published.

  1. 1

    Tap any Download button

    Pick the primary CDN if you’re not sure. Your browser will start the download immediately — no countdown timers, no ads to dismiss.

  2. 2

    Confirm the browser warning

    Chrome and most Android browsers show “This type of file can harm your device.” That’s the default warning for every APK from outside the Play Store — not specific to WhatsApp Plus. Tap Download anyway.

  3. 3

    Wait for the file to land

    The file is 98 MB. On a decent 4G or Wi-Fi connection it takes 20–60 seconds. You’ll see it appear in your notification shade as “Download complete.”

  4. 4

    Verify the hash (optional)

    Open a hash-check app (Hash Droid, AVG Cleaner, or your phone’s built-in file info). Compare the SHA-256 of your downloaded file with the one in the verification section. Match = trusted file.

Verified safe

What “safe” actually means here

Most WhatsApp Plus download sites slap a McAfee badge on their hero and call it a day. We don’t. Here’s what we actually do for every WhatsApp Plus APK we publish — and how you can verify it yourself in under a minute.

  • Scanned on VirusTotal before publish

    Every build is run through 70+ antivirus engines. We won’t host a file that returns any detection — even false positives get flagged on the version page.

  • SHA-256 + MD5 published with every release

    The hash on this page is the fingerprint of the file you’ll download. After download, run a hash check on your phone — if it matches, the file wasn’t tampered with on its way to you.

  • Hosted by us, not by a shortener

    Your “Download APK” click goes directly to our file — no dounpin.site, no oooyou.online, no ad redirect chain. One download, one server, one file.

Current release
v18.80 98 MB
VirusTotal: 0/72
SHA-256
f8e7d6c5b4a392817060d5c4b3a29180a1b2c3d4e5f6789012345678abcdef01
MD5
a1b2c3d4e5f6789012345678abcdef01
Verify on VirusTotal
Installation

How to install WhatsApp Plus on Android

Eight steps, none of them complicated. If you’ve ever installed an app from the Play Store you can do this — it just has one extra permission toggle. Total time: under five minutes.

  1. 1 Step 1 of 8

    Back up your existing WhatsApp chats

    Open the official WhatsApp on your phone. Go to Settings → Chats → Chat backup → Back up now. Wait for it to finish — usually under a minute unless you have years of media.

    Tip: Even if you’re not planning to keep your old chats, take a backup anyway. It costs nothing and saves you regret later.

  2. 2 Step 2 of 8

    Allow installs from unknown sources

    Android blocks APK installs by default. Open Settings → Apps → tap your browser (Chrome / Brave / whatever) → Install unknown apps → toggle “Allow from this source.”

    Tip: On older Android versions (8.0 and below) the toggle lives under Security → Unknown sources instead.

  3. 3 Step 3 of 8

    Remove any old WhatsApp mods

    If you already have GBWhatsApp, YoWA, or an older WhatsApp Plus installed, uninstall it first. Two mods on one phone fight each other for the same package name and neither runs cleanly.

    Heads-up: If you also have official WhatsApp installed on the same number, leave it where it is. WhatsApp Plus uses a different package and won’t conflict.

  4. 4 Step 4 of 8

    Download the WhatsApp Plus APK

    Tap the Download button at the top of this page. The file is 98 MB. It will land in your Downloads folder. On most phones, the download takes 20–60 seconds.

    Tip: If your browser asks “This type of file can harm your device” — that’s the default warning for every APK from outside the Play Store. Tap Download anyway.

  5. 5 Step 5 of 8

    Tap the APK to install it

    Open your file manager (or tap the download notification straight from the notification shade). Tap the WhatsApp Plus APK once. Android shows an install confirmation with a list of permissions — tap Install. The whole thing takes about 15 seconds.

    Tip: If you see “For your security, your phone is not allowed to install unknown apps from this source,” you skipped step 2. Go back and toggle that permission on.

  6. 6 Step 6 of 8

    Verify your phone number

    Open WhatsApp Plus. Accept the terms. Enter your phone number with country code (e.g. +55 for Brazil). You’ll get a six-digit SMS code — type it in. Takes under a minute.

    Tip: You can use the same number as your existing WhatsApp. The verification will simply move WhatsApp to WhatsApp Plus on that number.

  7. 7 Step 7 of 8

    Restore your chats (optional)

    WhatsApp Plus will detect your backup from step 1 and offer to restore it. Tap Restore. All your chats, media, and contacts appear. If you don’t need history, tap Skip.

  8. 8 Step 8 of 8

    You’re in. Now go change everything.

    Open Settings → WhatsApp Plus → Themes to grab a fresh look. Settings → WhatsApp Plus → Privacy for the stealth switches. That’s where 90% of the magic lives.

That’s the whole install

Eight steps, five minutes, no command line. If something went sideways and the install didn’t work, the most common fix is removing an older mod (step 3) or re-toggling the permission (step 2). Both take ten seconds.

Recent updates

What changed in the latest WhatsApp Plus builds

Three most recent releases with real changelog notes — not the “various improvements” vagueness you get from every other site.

  • Latest
    v18.80 May 11, 2026

    WhatsApp Plus v18.80 · 98 MB

    New anti-ban layer, refined dark theme on the chat screen, and a fix for the status downloader on Android 14.

  • v18.70 Mar 22, 2026

    WhatsApp Plus v18.70 · 96 MB

    Built-in app lock with fingerprint support, larger profile pictures, and a fix for the crash during group voice calls.

  • v18.60 Feb 8, 2026

    WhatsApp Plus v18.60 · 94 MB

    Message scheduler launched, 2 GB file-share limit, and a refreshed theme store with hundreds of new community themes.

Troubleshooting

Common WhatsApp Plus problems — and how to fix them

Most issues with the WhatsApp Plus APK are install-related and resolve in two minutes. Here are the eight we see most often, with the actual fix — not generic “restart your phone” advice.

  • “App not installed” error

    What’s causing it

    A previous WhatsApp Plus build (or another mod like GBWhatsApp) is still on the device, or the APK download cut off partway.

    Fix
    1. 1 Uninstall any older WhatsApp mod first — Settings → Apps → tap the mod → Uninstall.
    2. 2 Re-download the WhatsApp Plus APK from the top of this page. Confirm the file size matches the listed value.
    3. 3 Make sure “Install unknown apps” is still on for your browser or file manager.
  • WhatsApp Plus keeps crashing

    What’s causing it

    Either a corrupted install, an Android version below the minimum, or a cache that got into a bad state.

    Fix
    1. 1 Settings → Apps → WhatsApp Plus → Storage → Clear cache (not data — cache).
    2. 2 If it still crashes, uninstall and reinstall. Your chats are in your backup, you won’t lose them.
    3. 3 Confirm your phone is on Android 5.0 or newer. WhatsApp Plus won’t run on 4.x.
  • Can’t restore my chat backup

    What’s causing it

    The backup file is in the wrong folder, or it was created against a phone number that doesn’t match.

    Fix
    1. 1 Backup must live at /Internal Storage/WhatsApp/Databases/ or /WhatsApp Plus/Databases/.
    2. 2 The phone number you verify with must be the same number tied to the backup.
    3. 3 The restore prompt appears during verification — not after. Skipped it? Uninstall and try again.
  • Account banned message

    What’s causing it

    Meta either flagged the mod or detected sustained spammy behavior on the account.

    Fix
    1. 1 Don’t panic. Most temporary bans lift on their own within 24 hours.
    2. 2 Update to the latest WhatsApp Plus build — anti-ban patches reduce repeat detection.
    3. 3 If permanent, contact WhatsApp support via the email shown in the ban screen. Be polite, ask for review.
  • Messages not sending or arriving

    What’s causing it

    Network blip, or Android’s battery optimizer killed WhatsApp Plus background sync.

    Fix
    1. 1 Confirm your internet works — open a website in your browser.
    2. 2 Settings → Apps → WhatsApp Plus → Battery → set to “Unrestricted.”
    3. 3 Force-stop the app, reopen, wait 30 seconds for sync to catch up.
  • SMS verification code never arrives

    What’s causing it

    Carrier delay, wrong country format, or your network is filtering automated SMS.

    Fix
    1. 1 Wait the full 5 minutes before retrying — each retry resets the timer.
    2. 2 Country code format: +55 for Brazil, +595 for Paraguay, +505 for Nicaragua. No leading zero.
    3. 3 If SMS keeps failing, scroll down on the verification screen and request a voice call instead.
  • Themes won’t apply or look broken

    What’s causing it

    A bad theme file, or you tried to load a theme built for an older WhatsApp Plus version.

    Fix
    1. 1 Open Themes → tap “Reset to default,” then pick a fresh one from the built-in store.
    2. 2 Restart the app after applying a theme — some changes only show after a reload.
    3. 3 Avoid .xml theme files from random forums. The built-in theme store is curated for your version.
  • WhatsApp Plus Web isn’t connecting

    What’s causing it

    Either the linked-device session expired, or your phone is offline.

    Fix
    1. 1 Open web.whatsapp.com on your computer, scan the QR with WhatsApp Plus → Linked devices.
    2. 2 If your laptop is already listed but not syncing, remove it and re-link from scratch.
    3. 3 Your phone must stay online for Web to work — same constraint as the official WhatsApp.

Still stuck? Drop a note via the contact page with your Android version and what step you got to. Most issues that aren’t on this list end up being one of the eight above wearing a different hat.

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v18.80 · 98 MB · updated May 11, 2026. Verified clean. No signup, no email, no nonsense.

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