Top 20 GB WhatsApp Features You Did Not Know About

GB WhatsApp is absolutely packed with features that go far beyond what the official WhatsApp offers. Most users only discover a fraction of what the app can do. In this detailed guide, we break down 20 features — from well-known favorites to hidden gems — that make GB WhatsApp one of the most powerful messaging apps available on Android.

1. Ghost Mode (Hide Online Status)

Ghost Mode is arguably GB WhatsApp’s most popular feature. When enabled, you can actively use the app — reading messages, browsing chats, sending replies — without appearing as “online” to any of your contacts. Your online status simply never updates. This is perfect for people who want to check messages without triggering conversations or for anyone who values their time and attention.

How to enable: Go to GB Settings > Privacy > Online Status > Hide Online Status

2. Anti-Revoke Messages

When someone sends you a message and then deletes it using WhatsApp’s “Delete for Everyone” feature, you normally see “This message was deleted.” With GB WhatsApp’s anti-revoke feature enabled, you still see the full original message even after the sender deletes it. The message appears with a small deleted icon beside it so you know it was removed on the other end, but the content remains fully readable on yours.

This feature works for text messages, images, videos, voice notes, and documents.

3. Hide Blue Ticks (Read Receipts)

Blue ticks signal to the sender that you have read their message. GB WhatsApp gives you full control over this. You can disable blue ticks entirely while still being able to see when others have read your messages. This gives you a significant one-sided advantage in managing response expectations.

4. Hide Second Tick (Delivery Receipt)

The second grey tick tells the sender their message has been delivered to your phone. GB WhatsApp lets you hide this tick as well, so the sender sees only a single tick, making it appear as if their message has not yet reached your device.

5. Hide Typing Indicator

Normally, when you start typing a reply, the other person sees “typing…” at the top of the chat. GB WhatsApp lets you compose your message in complete secrecy. You can take your time drafting a response without the other person knowing you are working on it.

6. Hide Recording Status

Similarly, when you record a voice note, WhatsApp typically shows “recording…” to the other person. GB WhatsApp hides this indicator, letting you record your message privately.

7. Custom Themes

GB WhatsApp has a built-in theme store with thousands of community-designed themes. A theme changes virtually every visual element of the app — background colors, chat bubble styles, icon designs, button shapes, font colors, and more. Themes are available in categories like dark, AMOLED black, colorful, minimal, retro, and seasonal.

Applying a theme takes about three seconds and you can switch between themes as often as you like.

8. Custom Fonts

Beyond themes, GB WhatsApp lets you change the typeface used throughout the entire app. Dozens of font options are available, from modern sans-serif styles to handwritten and decorative fonts. You can mix a custom font with any theme for a fully personalized look.

9. Status Download

This is one of the most requested features that the official WhatsApp has never added. In GB WhatsApp, you can download any contact’s status photo or video to your phone’s gallery with a single tap. The contact will never be notified that you saved their status.

10. Extended Status Length

Official WhatsApp caps status videos at 30 seconds per clip. GB WhatsApp raises this dramatically to 7 minutes per clip. This means you can share full event highlights, mini vlogs, cooking tutorials, workout routines, or any long-form video content as a status without cutting it into multiple short pieces.

11. Auto-Reply

GB WhatsApp’s auto-reply system is significantly more powerful than what WhatsApp Business offers. You can set up multiple auto-reply rules with different messages for different contacts or groups. You can add time delays, set keyword triggers, and control exactly who receives auto-replies. This is invaluable for business users, busy professionals, and anyone who receives high volumes of messages.

12. Message Scheduler

The message scheduler lets you compose a message now and schedule it to be sent automatically at any future date and time. This is great for sending birthday wishes at midnight, reminding someone of a meeting, or maintaining communication across different time zones without staying awake.

13. Bulk Message Sender

GB WhatsApp allows you to send a single message to multiple individual contacts at once, without creating a group chat. Each recipient receives the message as a private one-on-one conversation. This is ideal for announcements, promotions, event invitations, or any mass communication that feels personal.

14. DND Mode (Do Not Disturb)

DND Mode disconnects GB WhatsApp from the internet while keeping the rest of your phone fully connected. This means you can browse social media, use other apps, and stay connected to the web — but WhatsApp messages will not come through until you turn DND off. It is a fantastic focus tool.

15. Freeze Last Seen

This feature locks your “last seen” timestamp at a specific historical time. Even if you use GB WhatsApp actively throughout the day, your contacts will always see the same frozen timestamp. This gives the impression that you have not been active recently.

16. Increased File Sharing Limits

The official WhatsApp limits video and audio files to 16 MB each, which is extremely restrictive. GB WhatsApp raises this to 50 MB for videos and 100 MB for audio files. This alone is a game-changer for users who regularly share content with friends, clients, or colleagues.

17. Send 90 Images at Once

The official app restricts you to sending 30 images in a single batch. GB WhatsApp triples this limit to 90 images at once, making it far more practical for sharing event photo albums, real estate listings, product collections, or travel photo sets.

18. Group Broadcast to 600 Members

GB WhatsApp allows you to create WhatsApp groups with up to 600 members, compared to the official app’s 256-member cap. This is hugely beneficial for community administrators, educators managing large classes, business owners communicating with large teams, or anyone running large group communities.

19. Dual Account Support

GB WhatsApp installs as a completely separate app alongside your official WhatsApp. This means you can register a second phone number in GB WhatsApp and run two independent WhatsApp accounts on one Android device simultaneously. You get separate notifications, separate chat lists, and separate media for each account.

20. Full Backup and Restore Control

While the official WhatsApp relies heavily on Google Drive for backups, GB WhatsApp gives you complete local backup control. You can manually trigger a backup at any time, save it to any location you choose, and restore it precisely when you need it. This gives you more flexibility and less dependence on cloud storage.