Top GB WhatsApp Features You Should Try in 2026
Most people install GB WhatsApp for one or two features, like hiding blue ticks or reading deleted messages. Then they discover how much more is inside GB Settings. This guide brings together the most useful GB WhatsApp features in 2026, grouped by what they help you do, with a short explanation of each and a link to its full guide.
Privacy Features
Privacy is the main reason people choose GB WhatsApp. These tools give you control over what others can see.
Ghost Mode
One switch that hides your online status, freezes last seen, stops blue ticks and hides typing at the same time. It’s the fastest way to go invisible. Ghost Mode guide.
Freeze Last Seen
Lock your last seen at a chosen time so it never changes, even while you chat. How to freeze last seen.
Hide Online Status
Stay offline to your contacts while you use the app normally. Hide online status guide.
Hide Blue Ticks, Typing and Recording
Read messages without sending blue ticks and type or record without anyone seeing. Hide blue ticks guide.
Hide the Second Tick
Stop people from knowing a message was even delivered to your phone. Hide the second tick.
View Status Secretly
Watch status updates without appearing in the viewer list. View status secretly.
Message Features
Anti-Delete Messages
Read messages and status updates even after the sender deletes them. Anti-delete guide.
Anti View Once
Reopen view-once photos and videos. Anti view once guide.
Message Scheduler
Write a message now and send it automatically later. Message scheduler guide.
Auto-Reply
Send automatic replies when you’re busy. Auto-reply guide.
Built-in Translator
Translate messages inside the chat. Translator guide.
Message Unsaved Numbers
Chat with a number without adding it to your contacts. How to message unsaved numbers.
Edit History
See the original version of edited messages. Edit messages and history.
Media Features
Status Downloader
Save photos and videos from your contacts’ status. Download status guide.
Large Video and HD Photo Sharing
Send longer videos and photos in better quality. See sending large videos and sending HD photos.
Longer Video Status
Post videos longer than the standard status limit. Longer video status.
Save Profile Pictures
Download your contacts’ profile photos in full size. Save profile pictures.
Customization Features
Theme Store
Thousands of ready-made themes you can apply in one tap. See the theme store guide and our list of best GB WhatsApp themes.
Fonts, Ticks, Bubbles and App Icon
Change how almost every part of the app looks. Customization guide.
Chat Wallpapers
Set a different wallpaper for each chat. Chat wallpaper guide.
More Emoji and Stickers
Access extra emoji styles and sticker packs. Emoji and stickers guide.
Security and Productivity Features
App Lock and Chat Lock
Protect the app or individual chats with a PIN or fingerprint. Chat lock guide.
Hidden Chats
Move private chats out of your main list. Hide chats guide.
Call Controls
Decide who can call you. Control who can call you.
DND Mode
Cut GB WhatsApp’s internet connection without turning off your phone’s data. DND mode guide.
Pin More Chats
Pin more than three chats to the top. Pin more chats.
Dual Accounts
Run two numbers on one phone. Dual account guide.
Features at a Glance
| Feature | Category | Official WhatsApp has it? |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Mode | Privacy | No |
| Freeze last seen | Privacy | No |
| Hide online status | Privacy | Yes |
| Anti-delete | Messages | No |
| Message scheduler | Messages | No |
| Status downloader | Media | No |
| Theme store | Customization | No |
| Chat lock | Security | Yes |
Use Features Responsibly
Some features, like anti-delete and anti view once, let you see content the sender wanted removed. Use them with respect for other people’s privacy. Also avoid heavy use of bulk messaging tools, which can get your account banned. Our GB WhatsApp tips and tricks include more ways to get the best from these features safely.
Most Popular Features by User Type
| User | Favorite features |
|---|---|
| Students | Ghost Mode, themes, DND mode |
| Busy professionals | Message scheduler, auto-reply, pinned chats |
| Privacy-focused users | Freeze last seen, hide second tick, hidden chats |
| Creators and sellers | Longer video status, HD media, channels |
| Families | Status downloader, chat lock, chat wallpapers |
Start Small
Turning on every feature at once can make the app confusing and harder to troubleshoot. Start with three or four features you’ll actually use, learn them well, then add more. Our beginner guide suggests a simple first-week plan.
Features Change Between Builds
Feature names and locations can differ between developers and versions. If a guide mentions an option you can’t find, update to the latest build and check nearby menus in GB Settings.
Conclusion
GB WhatsApp packs far more than most users ever explore. Start with the privacy features, add anti-delete and the scheduler, then personalize the look with themes and fonts. Each feature has its own guide linked above, so you can set things up step by step.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most users it’s the privacy controls, especially Ghost Mode and freezing last seen, followed by anti-delete messages.
Yes. Freeze last seen, anti-delete, the message scheduler, the theme store and the status downloader are not in official WhatsApp.
Most are in GB Settings, which you open from the three-dot menu on the home screen.
Yes. All features are free, with no subscriptions or in-app purchases.
Normal use is low risk on the latest build, but bulk messaging and outdated versions increase the chance of a ban.
