How to Fully Customize Themes in GB WhatsApp Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

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How to Customize Theme in GB WhatsApp APK

If you are bored of the same old green WhatsApp look and want your chats to feel personal, pretty, or even look like an iPhone, then GB WhatsApp’s theme feature is pure magic. You can change everything – colors, fonts, bubbles, icons, header, background – literally anything! In this guide, I’ll explain everything in the easiest way possible so even a complete beginner can make their GB WhatsApp look 100 % unique in just 10–15 minutes.

What is GB WhatsApp APK?

GB WhatsApp is a special, improved version of normal WhatsApp made by people outside the official company. It gives you lots of cool things that the real WhatsApp doesn’t have. You can change the colors, themes, and fonts to make it look exactly how you like. You can hide when you’re online, hide blue ticks, hide “typing…”, and even see messages that someone deleted. You can use two, three, or even four WhatsApp numbers in the same app at the same time. You can also send big videos (more than 1 GB) and many photos at once without losing quality.

It has extra fun tools like saving anyone’s status easily, scheduling messages to send later, auto-reply to friends, and locking secret chats with fingerprint. Many people love it because it feels much more powerful and free than the normal WhatsApp.

But remember, it is not made by the official WhatsApp team, so it’s not in the Play Store. You have to download it from outside, and that can sometimes be risky. Some fake versions can steal your chats or get your account banned forever. So if you want to try it, be very careful, download only from places you really trust, and know that you are using it at your own risk. It’s super cool and full of features, but it’s not 100% safe like the original one.

Step 1: Make Sure You Have the Latest GB WhatsApp

Older versions have fewer themes and sometimes bugs.

  • Uninstall your current GB WhatsApp (first take backup → Settings → Chats → Backup)
  • Install the newest version (v18.80 2026)
  • Restore your backup so all chats come back New versions have 7000+ themes and a much better theme store.

Step 2: Open the Hidden GB Settings

Normal WhatsApp has only three dots on top right. GB WhatsApp has extra options.

Do this:

  1. Open GB WhatsApp
  2. Tap the three dots (top right)
  3. You will see normal options + extra ones like “GB Settings” or a small rocket/airplane icon
  4. Tap on GB Settings → This is your control room!

Step 3: Download Thousands of Free Themes

Inside GB Settings you will find “Themes” or “Load Theme” section.

Here’s exactly what to do:

  1. Go to GB Settings → Themes
  2. Tap “Download Themes” or “Theme Store”
  3. It will open a huge library – 7000+ themes sorted by:
    • Trending
    • Dark themes
    • iOS themes
    • Gradient
    • Anime
    • Nature
    • Girls special (pink, purple)
    • Minimal
    • Transparent, etc.
  4. Just scroll and tap any theme you like → “Apply”
  5. Wait 5–10 seconds, app will restart and boom – completely new look!

Popular categories people love in 2026:

  • iOS 18 Style (makes Android look exactly like iPhone)
  • Black AMOLED (saves battery + looks premium)
  • Transparent Glass (you can see your wallpaper behind chats)
  • Neon Glow
  • One Piece / Naruto anime themes
  • Luxury Gold & Marble themes

Step 4: Apply Theme in Just One Click

After downloading, go back to Themes section → you will see “My Themes” list → tap any → Apply. That’s it!

Step 5: Create Your Own Custom Theme (Zero Skills Needed)

Want something no one else has? Make your own theme in 5 minutes.

Follow this:

  1. GB Settings → Universal → Colors
  2. Here you can change every single color:
    • Header background (top bar)
    • Chat background
    • Your message bubble color
    • Friend’s message bubble color
    • Tick colors
    • Name colors in groups
    • Status bar color
    • Navigation bar color

Example combinations people love:

  • Baby Pink header + white bubbles = girly look
  • Pitch black + neon green ticks = hacker look
  • Purple gradient + gold text = royal feel
  • Full transparent + your favorite wallpaper = clean look
  1. After changing colors, tap “Save Theme” → give it a name like “My Pink Dream” or “Dark Knight”
  2. It will be saved forever in your list.

Step 6: Change Fonts & Text Style

Tired of boring default font?

Do this:

  • GB Settings → Universal → Styles (Look and Feel) → Conversation Screen → Font Style
  • Choose from 50+ fonts (cute handwriting, bold, iPhone font, gaming fonts, etc.)
  • You can also download more fonts from the same menu

Some favorite fonts in 2026:

  • iPhone San Francisco
  • Comic Sans (funny)
  • Galaxy font
  • Cute handwriting
  • Bold Impact

Step 7: Change Bubbles & Ticks

Want WhatsApp to look like iPhone messages or Instagram DMs?

Go to:

  • GB Settings → Conversation Screen → Bubbles and Ticks Here you can pick:
  • iOS bubbles (rounded with tail)
  • Instagram style
  • Facebook Messenger style
  • Old WhatsApp ticks
  • Double blue ticks in different colors
  • Animated ticks (they move when message is read!)

Step 8: Change Icons & Notification Style

Make the app icon different so no one knows you’re using GB.

Steps:

  • GB Settings → Universal → Styles → Icon
  • Choose from 50+ icons (transparent, neon, cartoon, iPhone style, etc.)
  • You can even hide the WhatsApp name from the icon

Also change notification icon:

  • Same menu → Notification Icon → pick any color or shape

Now when you get a message, notification will look totally different.

Step 9: Home Screen & Status Screen Customization

Most people forget this part, but it makes huge difference.

Home Screen changes:

  • GB Settings → Home Screen → Header
    • Make header transparent
    • Add your name on top
    • Change story circle colors
    • Hide calls tab or archived chats

Status/Story section:

  • Make stories full screen
  • Change story background color
  • Add gradient to stories

Step 10: Save & Share Your Themes with Friends

After making a perfect theme:

  1. Go to Themes → My Themes
  2. Long press your theme → “Share”
  3. It creates a small .xml file
  4. Send that file to friends – they just tap it and get exact same look!

Many people sell their custom themes in groups for ₹50–100 because they look so professional.

Bonus Tips for Insane Looks in 2026

  1. Transparent Theme Trick
    • Apply any dark AMOLED theme
    • Go to Universal → Colors → set background opacity to 0 %
    • Now your wallpaper shows behind every chat – looks futuristic!
  2. iPhone Look on Android (Most Requested)
    • Download “iOS Dark” or “iOS Light” theme Change bubbles to iOS style Change font to San Francisco Change icon to white WhatsApp icon Result = 99 % iPhone look!
  3. Girly Theme Combo Pink header + baby pink bubbles + heart ticks + cute font + glitter wallpaper = perfect for girls
  4. Boys Gaming Theme Black background + red neon ticks + PUBG/COD wallpaper + bold font
  5. Minimal & Clean Look White background + grey bubbles + thin font + hidden header

Most Downloaded Theme Types Right Now

  • iOS 18 Dark
  • Black Transparent
  • Gradient Purple-Pink
  • One UI Style (Samsung look)
  • Windows 11 Style
  • Anime Girl themes
  • Luxury Black & Gold

Final Words

GB WhatsApp themes are the biggest reason people never go back to normal WhatsApp. In just 10–15 minutes you can make your app look exactly how you dream – cute, dark, professional, funny, or luxury.

Just remember:

  • Always backup before trying new themes (in case something goes wrong)
  • If a theme bugs, just apply “Reset Preferences”
  • Keep your GB WhatsApp updated for new themes every month

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