: Many MOD versions, such as WhatsApp Pro, include advertisements inserted directly into the menus. Official Alternatives WhatsApp Plus APK Download for Android v18.80 Apr. 2026

Despite the "PRO" features, security experts from sites like 91 Mobiles warn against using these versions for several reasons:

Modified versions like , WhatsApp Plus , and WhatsApp Pro typically include features designed for users who want more control over their interface and privacy:

: Access to thousands of custom themes, animated elements, and the ability to change the app's icon or green color scheme.

: Features like "Anti-Delete" (viewing messages even after the sender deletes them), message scheduling, and auto-reply are common.

: These mods often allow sending larger video files (up to 1GB in some versions) and up to 90 images at once, compared to the official app's lower limits.

: Users can hide their "online" status, freeze their "last seen," and disable blue ticks or second ticks while still seeing them for others.