The history of WhatsApp Plus is a story of a hobby project that outlived a legal fight.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Rafalete releases WhatsApp Plus with themes and a blue look |
| 2015 | WhatsApp issues bans and the original project closes |
| 2016 to 2020 | Other teams revive the name with new builds |
| 2021 to 2025 | Privacy tools grow; anti ban becomes standard |
| 2026 | Meta launches a paid add on also named WhatsApp Plus |
The mod today is maintained by independent teams, which is why version numbers vary.
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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