The rise of WhatsApp Plus and should you install it?
The other day we received a rather interesting notification from one of our users about a service called WhatsApp Plus. While it sounds like a premium version of the original and hugely popular WhatsApp messaging service, after digging around a bit we have found that the circumstances surrounding this app are a bit suspicious.
What does WhatsApp Plus look like?
Firstly, the app seems to be a blatant copy of the original WhatsApp. The only difference being the WhatsApp icon which is now blue in this case. This is a great way for getting people to think that WhatsApp Plus is a variant of the original WhatsApp. Whether this infringes any copyrights or not is unknown.
Who provides WhatsApp Plus and where can it be found?
WhatsApp Plus is not available on the authentic Google Play store and we don’t believe it will be available there anytime soon either. As per our information, the only place it can be found as of now is over the web on its own dedicated website. It may be available over some third-party app repositories, but downloading any apps from such sources is not recommended.
Apparently, this app was developed by a Spanish developer known as Rafalete in 2012. WhatsApp Plus is free to install and it seems to carry the same user license as WhatsApp as well.
Correction: As has been brought to our notice, the name of the developer of WhatsApp is Rafalanse. We had incorrectly believed his name was Rafalete.
How is WhatsApp Plus different from WhatsApp?
Now let’s see the differences between these two apps and why someone would be inclined to install WhatsApp Plus in the first place. Users of this app can enjoy some unique visual themes which are not available for the regular WhatsApp version. Apparently, there are over 700 different themes and skins that can be installed for customization. Moreover, there are tons of new smileys and emoticons available for WhatsApp Plus users as well.
Additionally, WhatsApp Plus users can also choose to hide their ‘last seen’ status so that people do not come to know when they were last active on WhatsApp. However, on WhatsApp Plus, this is a paid feature. Android users of the original WhatsApp will be aware that this feature is now available to them for free.
Apart from this, WhatsApp Plus also allows users to send heavier files. This file sharing limit can be stretched to 50MB for these users. The original WhatsApp only allows 2MB of files to be shared at a time. Several other features are also available to WhatsApp Plus users such as changing the chat images, contacts’ images, popup notifications, widget appearance and color of the launcher icon.
However, and this can be a deal breaker for most users, if you are installing WhatsApp Plus then you need to mandatorily uninstall the original WhatsApp from your device. This is a rather strange move and arouses our suspicions even further.
Correction: The file size limit in WhatsApp is 16 MB. We had incorrectly stated this limit as 2 MB.
So should you install WhatsApp Plus or not?
Our recommendation would be to not install WhatsApp Plus on your phone. Its exact origins are unknown and it is also unknown if this app is legal in the first place. Unless you are a highly technical user who roots his Android to make it highly unique, we suggest you stay away from WhatsApp Plus and stick to the original WhatsApp like 500 million other people. Additionally, to avoid accidental installation of fake Android apps that can potentially steal data, use an effective antivirus solution like Quick Heal Total Security.
want to download this app
i want to download this
I WHANT PC WATS UP
install bluestacks then..
Please remember that “NOT ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD”
I want to install this App
Hi Manoj,
To download this application you will need to search for it on Google and go to its website. You will spot it easily.
Regards.
My number banned for Whatsapp after using this app
I NEED WHTSAPP FOR PC ……….!
Hi Mohsin,
Unfortunately, this app does not work on the PC.
Regards.
With help of Bluestacks app. one can use all the apps of the android platform on PC
Hi Manish,
Bluestacks can be used for this but we cannot recommend this software to our users.
Thanks.
i want this app for pc
Hi Jaydeep,
Unfortunately, this app does not work on the PC.
Regards.
How can i download this app on my pc?
Hi Roki,
Unfortunately, this app does not work on the PC.
Regards.
where can i download this app????
Hi,
To download this application you will need to search for it on Google and go to its website. You will spot it easily.
Best regards.
i wanna this app to be downloaded on my pc
Hi Bhavesh,
Unfortunately, this app does not work on the PC.
Regards.
i want to know that why whatsapp is not available in windows phone store and even on windowsphone.com?
Hi Rakesh,
About 2 days back, WhatsApp was removed from the Windows Phone store for unexplained technical reasons. We believe this was a temporary measure till they resolve these issues. Hopefully WhatsApp will be back on the store soon.
Regards,
Rahul.
its diffent
will it work in p.c?
Hi Nitin,
No this app will not work on your PC.
Regards.
how long procedure
Hi Nitin,
Can you please explain which procedure you are referring to?
Thanks.
how to download this application
Hi Sandeep,
To download this application you will need to search for it on Google and go to its website. You will spot it easily.
Best regards.
Hi Rahul,
I use Lumia620 Windows Phone. From my phone Whatsapp has been uninstall and even it is not available in windows phone store. When it is going to came back? I desperately need back on my phone. Plz help me, rahul.
Hi Methurani,
WhatsApp has been temporarily removed from the Windows Phone Marketplace for some technical reasons. We cannot say when it will be back there.
Best regards.
very good very helpful article . i was going to install what’s app plus but now I wont . thanks :D.
Hello Sir
Is there any risk after installing WhatsApp Plus in Device
i want to pc whats app download
Hello Sir
Is there any risk after installing WhatsApp Plus in Device
Hi Pankaj,
The legality of this app is not known so it can get uninstalled at any time. Moreover, it can steal your data as its origin is not known clearly. It is risky to install this app, and we do not recommend it.
Regards.
I used this app for few weeks. Always “Whatsapp+ has crashed” message used to flash on my screen and my phone used to shut down. So…i wouldn’t recommend this app.
Hi Neha,
Thank you for the feedback.
Best regards.
Hi,
Is it possible to download at ipad 2?
Hi Vijay,
We believe this app can run on multiple platforms. You will need to visit its website and see if your version of iOS can be supported.
Regards.
Will this whatsapp plus work on my blackberry phone?
Hi Omkar,
There are some dubious sites and downloads that allow you to install WhatsApp Plus on your BlackBerry. You will have to do an online search for them. However, we do not recommend that you install this app.
Regards.
want to download
I’m using WhatsApp Plus…!!! It just awesome.. Using this app u can change many settings which u can’t change in original WhatsApp… It just awesome…. :))))
can i get this ap for lumia 720
Hi Mohasin,
We believe this app is available for most platforms. You will need to visit its website and find the kit for your platform of choice. However, we must reiterate, that downloading and installing this app is not recommended.
Regards.
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i know this app doesnt work on pc but there must be some way where i can instal this in my pc
Hi Aneeket,
There are some websites and programs that allow this app to work on the PC. However, we do not recommend those programs as they are unstable and can carry several risks within them.
Regards.
Hi rahul,
Bluestacks can be used to run android apps on pc.
I have used that and didn’t find any unstable behaviour or any suspicious behavior. You can check on it’s website or other blogs or on wiki.
is this version available for Windows Phone also???.
Hi Parker,
Yes we believe it is available for all platforms. You will have to search for it on the Internet though.
Regards.
I wanna Download this app on my blackberry
Hi Preet,
You will need to visit the app’s website over the web and find and download the BlackBerry version from there.
Regards.
I want to download link this apps.
Hi Anand,
A simple Google search will allow you to visit the website to download this app.
Regards.
i want to download what up apps
Hi Rohit,
A simple Google search will allow you to visit the website to download this app.
Regards.
install blue-stacks then..
then what do u wan a say ????
i should install this aaps or not …….is this aaps is save ????
Hi Sourabh,
The app, for now has a shady character because its legality is not known nor its origin. It is wise to assume that it is risky to install this app, and we do not recommend it.
Regards,
i have the whatsup plus but it is not installing ……….
@Rahul Thadani THADANI it seems you know nothing except promoting a BLOATWARE A.V ie. QUICKHEAL 🙂 so get your facts cleared before putting up false information 1. The name of the Whatsapp Plus developer is RAFALANSE not “Rafalete” 2. RAFALANSE Was a very well known and respected developer on XDA before he was banned by them because of DMCA COMPLAINT BY WHATSAPP INC. i hope you are aware what DMCA is and What XDA is :-)so dont ever put sill argument that a respected developer will ever STEAL PRIVATE DATA. 3. OFFICIAL WHATSAPP PROVIDES 16 M.B OF DATA TRANSFER SINCE… Read more »
Hi Atif, Firstly, thank you for your detailed insights. The fact that you took the time out to come to our blog to share so much information with us is really encouraging and we are glad you did so. With regards to the points you have made – 1. The most advanced version of Quick Heal for home users requires a 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM and 1.6 GB free hard disk space. I believe this is the bare minimum that any machine today operates on, barring a few. So we don’t believe that classifying Quick Heal as ‘bloatware’… Read more »
I cannot understand if whatsapp+ and whatsapp are different and we suspects that whatsapp+ is a stolen copy of original one and is a different company then how come when we send message to a original whatsapp user from this new whatsapp+ app , they recieve it and reply in vice versa manner ?? How this two apps are compatible ? This proves they share the same server…. give it a thought ..I think this is a trial copy of original whatsapp to see what works in the market and what not ..or may be its really a stolen copy… Read more »
@Rahul Thadani Bro If I Sounded Rude Or Harsh. Actually Rafalanse Was Banned By XDA Because Of Me It Was Actually Me Who Complained To Whatsapp INC. By Email And Screen shots Of Whatsapp + In July 2013 🙂 hihi… But Anyways Whatsapp Plus Is A Good Product You Can Use It Safely…Just Try It Its Lighter Beautiful And Fast…You Will Love It
Thanks
Atif
@Rahul Thadani sorry bro if i sounded rude or harsh..
I have a few questions concerning whatsapp+.
How is it possible for this app to communicate with the original whatsapp?
It means they share the same servers right?
If that’s the case, are they accessing the original whatsapp servers through a “backdoor” or something? I seriously doubt that.
Can we hide the online status on watsapp plus???
Hi Kanika,
Please refer to this blog post of ours for instructions on how to achieve this – https://blogs.quickheal.com/simple-privacy-tips-whatsapp-users/.
Regards.
Whatsapp keeps forcing to update the software very often, which I found irritating. I found the app Photo4Tune far better in terms of keeping in touch with friends, photo sharing functions & event creation features
I want to download this app on my Sony Xperia j but it is not getting installed so what should I do to get this app…
I want to express my desaggrement with this conclusion. I think it is a subjective opinion based on not having used the app.
In matters of security the original app is flawfull.
I’m using Whatsapp Plus since long time ago and it is so much better for the ones like me that will never read even the biggest font on the original app.
The app is a tweak to make Whatsapp original look much better the way you want it.
So I say: use it, you wont regret it.
I installed whatsapp plus. It got downloaded as a video file. When I clicked on it. It said video cannot open.is whatsapp plus installed on my phone. How do I check it or un install it.
Hi,
We suggest you uninstall the file that you have installed and reinstall WhatsApp Plus from its website. Hope that helps.
Best regards.
Unfortunately I am not able to see the file in download folder or the manage apps folder. The file got downloaded but I cant find it on the phone. How should I search for it.
Hi,
We believe you should uninstall WhatsApp Plus from your phone first. Go to your Application Manager within settings, locate WhatsApp Plus and then uninstall it from there. To reinstall it, please go to the official site of WhatsApp Plus. There will be a help and comments section there as well to help with these issues. Also, before installation, ensure that your phone allows downloading of apps from stores that are not Google Play, i.e. allow downloading from third-party sources.
Best regards.
everytime i try to download the whatsapp+ apk file it gets stuck on 76% or 10.5mb nd finaly says downloading failed…i’m using the original whatsapp…bt i really want this whatsapp+ application can anybody help?
i uninstalled original whatsapp and downloaded whatsapp plus, but while installing its not working, plz Rahul help me
Hi Leena,
The best thing to do would be to uninstall WhatsApp Plus and reinstall it again from its source website. Also ensure that third-party source application downloads are enabled on your device. This can be found in the settings of your phone.
Regards.
Whatsapp Plus is nice and cool app. I am using this app for long time.
I already download this file, unfortunately! When i want to install it,it say the package signature has . What happened??? Please tell me what should I do to use this application. Thanks.
Hi,
You can visit the official site for the application and then try downloading the installer file again.
Regards.
Is quick heal available for NOKIA X AND LUMIA
I had used qickheal on my galaxy s duos
And suffered from the problem of photos getting corrupted
And the Samsung customer care says that there is no need to use antivirus for android
Coz antivirus doesn’t attack on this OS
Hi Ravi,
At present, Quick Heal mobile security products only supports the Android Platform.
Contrary to what you might have been told by the customer care, Android happens to be the most vulnerable mobile platform. 99.9% of mobile malware are designed to attack Android. If you run a Google search you will come across many trusted websites that will help you understand how Android is the most common target of attackers.
Regards,