GB WhatsApp APK Download v18.80 (August 2026)

Latest Version: v18.80 Updated: August 2026 Anti-Ban Free

This is the single, canonical download page for the current GB WhatsApp build. Version details below, plus the checks we recommend before you install any APK — and an honest risk box, because you deserve the full picture before tapping Download.

Download GB WhatsApp v18.80 APK

App Name	GB WhatsApp (GBWhatsApp Pro)
Version	v18.80 (latest, anti-ban)
Updated	August 2026
Size	~70–100 MB (varies by build)
Requires	Android 5.0 or higher
Package Name	com.gbwhatsapp
Developer	Alex Mods
License	Free

Download GB WhatsApp APK v18.80

The direct APK link is attached at publish time — the button above carries a data-apk-url attribute so the final mirror URL can be dropped in without touching the page layout.

Verify the APK: SHA-256 Checksum

The official SHA-256 checksum for the v18.80 APK will be published in this section at release time. Once it is listed, compare it against the file you actually downloaded before installing — if even one byte differs, the checksum changes completely and you should delete the file:

On Windows, open a terminal in your download folder and run: certutil -hashfile gbwhatsapp.apk SHA256. On Linux, use: sha256sum gbwhatsapp.apk.
Compare the result character-by-character with the checksum published here.
For a second opinion, upload the APK to VirusTotal and read the multi-engine report.

The full verification walkthrough — including which VirusTotal verdicts matter and which permissions are red flags — is in our GB WhatsApp safety review.

Before You Download: The Honest Risk Box

Unofficial app. GB WhatsApp is a third-party modification, not affiliated with WhatsApp LLC or Meta, and using it violates WhatsApp's Terms of Service.
Account bans are real. Temporary bans (24 hours to 30 days) and, after repeated violations, permanent bans happen. The anti-ban code in v18.80 lowers the risk — it never removes it. Prefer a secondary number. Details: how bans work.
Source matters. The APK is not vetted by Google Play. Fake, malware-laced GB WhatsApp builds circulate on random sites — verify the SHA-256 above and scan the file before installing.
No Google Drive backup. Mod builds rely on local backups (GB Settings → Chats → Backup). Back up before installing or updating.

If these risks are unacceptable, the official WhatsApp from the Play Store is the right choice.

After Downloading: Install in 5 Steps

Allow Install unknown apps for your browser in Android Settings.
Tap the downloaded APK and choose Install.
Open GB WhatsApp and verify your phone number.
Restore your local backup when prompted.
Confirm the version reads v18.80 under GB Settings → About.

Detailed walkthrough with screenshots and error fixes: install guide. Already running an older build? Update without losing chats: update guide.