This WhatsApp Plus beginner's guide covers your first hour with the app.
1. Install
Back up official WhatsApp, download the WhatsApp Plus APK, install and restore.
2. Meet Plus Settings
Tap the three dots, then Plus Settings. Sections: Privacy and security, Universal, Home screen, Conversation, Themes.
3. Privacy basics
Turn on hide online and anti delete.
4. Make it yours
Apply a theme and change the icon.
5. Stay safe
Back up weekly and read about the ban risk.
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Written by AllWPlus Editorial Team
An independent team that writes practical WhatsApp Plus guides. We follow new builds and WhatsApp's own help pages, and update the handbook when either changes.
Last updated Oct 2026