Complete Privacy Settings Guide for GB WhatsApp APK 2026

One of the biggest reasons why millions of people choose GB WhatsApp over the official WhatsApp is the advanced privacy settings it offers. GB WhatsApp gives you full control over who can see your information, when you appear online, and how your account looks to others. These privacy features go far beyond what the official WhatsApp provides and that is exactly what makes GB WhatsApp so popular among users worldwide.

In this complete guide we will walk you through every single privacy setting available in GB WhatsApp APK. We will explain what each setting does and how to use it properly so you can protect your privacy the way you want.

Whether you are a new user or someone who has been using GB WhatsApp for a long time this guide will help you get the most out of its privacy features.

Why GB WhatsApp Privacy Settings Are Better Than Official WhatsApp

The official WhatsApp gives you only basic privacy options like hiding your last seen, profile photo, and about section. GB WhatsApp takes privacy to a completely different level. Here is a quick comparison of what both apps offer:

As you can see GB WhatsApp gives you far more control over your privacy than the official app. Now, let us go through each setting in detail.

How to Access Privacy Settings in GB WhatsApp

Before we get into each setting, you need to know where to find them. Here is how to open the privacy settings in GB WhatsApp:

1. Open GB WhatsApp on your Android phone.
2. Tap on the three dots icon in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on Settings from the menu that appears.
4. Tap on Account.
5. Tap on Privacy.

You are now inside the Privacy Settings section of GB WhatsApp. This is where all the important privacy controls are located.

Last Seen Privacy

Last Seen shows other people the last time you were active on GB WhatsApp. If you do not want people to know when you were last online, you can hide it completely.

How to Hide Last Seen

1. Go to Privacy Settings as explained above.
2. Tap on Last Seen.
3. You will see three options: Everyone, My Contacts, and Nobody.
4. Select Nobody to hide your last seen from all users.
5. Select My Contacts to show it only to people saved in your phone.

GB WhatsApp also gives you an extra option called Freeze Last Seen. This feature shows a fixed old timestamp to others instead of updating in real time. Even if you are actively using the app, your last seen will not change. This is a feature that the official WhatsApp does not have.

How to Freeze Last Seen

1. Go to Privacy Settings.
2. Look for the option called Freeze Last Seen.
3. Turn it on by toggling the switch.

Profile Photo Privacy

You can control who gets to see your profile photo in GB WhatsApp.

1. Go to Privacy Settings.
2. Tap on Profile Photo.
3. Choose from Everyone, My Contacts, or Nobody.
4. Select Nobody if you do not want anyone to see your profile photo.

About Privacy

Your About section shows a short status line below your name. You can hide this from others using this setting.

1. Go to Privacy Settings.
2. Tap on About.
3. Select Nobody to hide your about text from everyone.

Hide Blue Ticks

Blue ticks appear when you have read a message. Many users do not want the sender to know when they have read their messages. GB WhatsApp lets you hide blue ticks completely.

How to Hide Blue Ticks

1. Go to Privacy Settings.
2. Find the option called Read Receipts.
3. Turn it off by toggling the switch.

When this is turned off the sender will only see two grey ticks even after you have read the message. However, when you turn this off you will also not be able to see blue ticks when others read your messages.

Hide Second Tick

The second tick appears when your message has been delivered to the recipient’s phone. GB WhatsApp lets you hide even the second tick so the sender only sees a single tick as if the message is still in transit.

1. Go to Privacy Settings.
2. Look for Hide Second Tick option.
3. Toggle it on to activate this feature.

This is a unique GB WhatsApp feature that official WhatsApp does not offer at all.

Hide Online Status

This is one of the most popular privacy features in GB WhatsApp. It allows you to use GB WhatsApp actively without showing that you are online. Other users will not see the Online label under your name even when you are actively chatting.

How to Hide Online Status

1. Go to Privacy Settings.
2. Find the option called Hide Online Status or Show Online Status.
3. Turn it off so your online status is hidden from everyone.

You can now reply to messages, check chats, and use GB WhatsApp freely without anyone knowing you are currently online.

Hide Typing Status

When you are typing a reply in WhatsApp the other person sees a Typing notification under their name. GB WhatsApp lets you hide this so nobody knows when you are composing a message.

1. Go to Privacy Settings.
2. Find the option called Hide Typing or Typing Indicator.
3. Toggle it on to hide your typing status from all contacts.

Hide Recording Status

Similar to the typing status GB WhatsApp also lets you hide the Recording Audio status that appears when you are recording a voice note. This way you can record and send voice notes without the other person seeing that you are recording.

1. Go to Privacy Settings.
2. Look for Hide Recording Status.
3. Turn it on to activate this feature.

Anti Revoke Messages

This is one of the most exciting privacy features in GB WhatsApp. When someone sends you a message and then deletes it for everyone GB WhatsApp will still keep that message visible in your chat. You will be able to read deleted messages that the sender tried to hide.

How to Enable Anti Revoke

1. Go to Privacy Settings.
2. Find the option called Anti Revoke Messages or Anti Delete Messages.
3. Toggle it on.

From now on whenever someone deletes a message for everyone you will still be able to see it in your chat with a small label showing that the message was deleted.

Ghost Mode

Ghost Mode is a combination of multiple privacy features that activates all of them at once with a single toggle. When Ghost Mode is turned on it hides your last seen, online status, typing status, and recording status all at the same time.

How to Enable Ghost Mode

1. Go to Privacy Settings in GB WhatsApp.
2. Look for the Ghost Mode option.
3. Toggle it on to activate all privacy features at once.

This is perfect for users who want maximum privacy without having to turn on each setting individually.

Status Privacy

You can control who sees your WhatsApp status updates in GB WhatsApp just like in the official app, but with more control options.

1. Go to Privacy Settings.
2. Tap on Status.
3. Choose from My Contacts, My Contacts Except, or Only Share With.
4. Use Only Share With to select specific people who can view your status.
5. Use My Contacts Except to hide your status from specific contacts while showing it to everyone else.

Hide View Status

In official WhatsApp, when you view someone else’s status, they can see that you viewed it. GB WhatsApp gives you the ability to view other people’s statuses without them knowing you saw it.

1. Go to Privacy Settings.
2. Find the option called Hide View Status or Status View Privacy.
3. Turn it on to view statuses anonymously.

Chat Lock for Individual Conversations

GB WhatsApp allows you to lock specific chats with a password or fingerprint. This means even if someone picks up your phone and opens GB WhatsApp, they will not be able to open that specific chat without your permission.

How to Lock a Specific Chat

1. Open GB WhatsApp and go to your chat list.
2. Press and hold on the chat you want to lock.
3. A menu will appear at the top. Tap on the Lock icon.
4. Set a password or use a fingerprint to lock the chat.

From now on, that chat will require authentication every time someone tries to open it.

App Lock Privacy

Apart from locking individual chats, you can also lock the entire GB WhatsApp app with a fingerprint, PIN, or pattern. This prevents anyone from opening GB WhatsApp without your permission.

How to Enable App Lock

1. Go to GB WhatsApp Settings.
2. Look for the Privacy and Security section.
3. Tap on App Lock or Fingerprint Lock.
4. Set up your preferred unlock method, which can be fingerprint, PIN, or pattern.
5. Choose how long the app should wait before locking again, such as immediately, after 1 minute, or after 30 minutes.

Quick Summary of All Privacy Settings

Tips for Using GB WhatsApp Privacy Settings Wisely

1. Do not turn on every privacy feature at once, especially if you are communicating with important contacts. Some people may find it disrespectful if you are always hiding your online status and read receipts.
2. Use Ghost Mode when you need focused time without distractions, but remember to turn it off when you are available again.
3. Always keep the App Lock feature turned on if other people have access to your phone.
4. Use Chat Lock for sensitive conversations that contain personal or confidential information.
5. Regularly review your privacy settings, especially after updating GB WhatsApp, because new versions sometimes reset certain settings back to default.

Final Thoughts

GB WhatsApp gives you an incredible level of control over your privacy that no other messaging app can match. From hiding your online status and blue ticks to viewing deleted messages and locking individual chats, GB WhatsApp has everything you need to communicate on your own terms. By going through each setting in this guide and customizing them according to your preferences, you will have a completely private and secure messaging experience.

Take your time to explore each setting and set them up the way that works best for you. Privacy is a personal choice and GB WhatsApp respects that by giving you full control. If you have any questions about a specific privacy setting or if you are having trouble finding any of the options mentioned in this guide feel free to leave a comment below and we will help you out right away.