Don't Use GB WhatsApp

GB WhatsApp is a modified version of WhatsApp which has been created by third-party developers who wanted to add a few more features to WhatsApp

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GB WhatsApp is a widely used alternative to the WhatsApp. However, the application has no connection with WhatsApp Inc as well as Meta

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Since GB WhatsApp is an unofficial app, it is not available on Google Play Store or App Store, but users can download the APK of the app from their website

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WhatsApp also warns their users that if you are using a third-party unofficial app like GB WhatsApp can get your original WhatsApp account banned permanently

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Additionally, using these type of apps like GB WhatsApp can also compromise your privacy as there are no well known sources for downloading it

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According to WhatsApp FAQs, Unsupported apps, such as WhatsApp Plus, GB WhatsApp, or other similar apps are altered versions of WhatsApp

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WhatsApp said that these unofficial apps violate our Terms of Service and it doesn't support third-party apps because we can't validate their security practices

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