WhatsApp Plus LiteX v3.45.0, the mod that stays up to date
If your WhatsApp Plus stopped working or keeps asking you to update, here is the version that works today, with a clear guide to install it without losing your chats.
What is WhatsApp Plus LiteX?
WhatsApp LiteX is a modified WhatsApp client for Android maintained by developer Jesús Muentes. It works with your normal phone number and adds what the official app doesn't: hide your online status, read messages without blue ticks, keep messages that others delete, send photos in higher quality and customise the whole interface.
Many people simply call it "the WhatsApp Plus that still works". While other mods fall behind and get locked out, LiteX is rebuilt regularly on the newest stable WhatsApp base (currently 2.26.42.74).
Don't confuse it with WhatsApp Lite or WA Lite: those are different projects. LiteX is light on resources, but its goal is to add features, not remove them.
- Name
- WhatsApp LiteX
- Version
- v3.45.0 (Stable)
- WhatsApp base
- 2.26.42.74
- Size
- 124 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0 or later
- Recommended RAM
- 2 GB or more
- Clone package
com.whatsapp.litex- Primary package
com.whatsapp- Developer
- Jesús Muentes
- Price
- Free (optional Premium)
- Updated
- October 30, 2026
What you can do with LiteX
Everything is switched on from the app's settings. These are the options people use most.
Full privacy
Hide "online", "typing…" and "recording audio", freeze your last seen and read without blue ticks.
Anti-delete
When someone deletes a message or status, you can still see it. Anti-edit too.
View once, again
Photos and videos sent as "view once" can be opened again.
HD sending
Share photos and videos with far less compression than the official app.
Call control
Block calls and video calls from anyone you choose.
Customisation
Change colours, home screen, chat bubbles and wallpapers.
Guides & tutorials
Everything you need to install, set up and use LiteX without problems.
Clone or Primary? The most important choice
LiteX comes in two variants. The features are identical; what changes is the package name, and that decides whether it lives next to official WhatsApp or replaces it.
- Clone (
com.whatsapp.litex): installs alongside official WhatsApp. This is our pick for most people, because you can link it as a companion device and your main account stays untouched. - Primary (
com.whatsapp): replaces your WhatsApp. Handy if you want a single app, but you must uninstall the official one and back up first.
How to install WhatsApp Plus in 6 steps
The whole process takes about three minutes. If you hit an error, the fix is linked in each step.
- 1
Back up your chats
In your current WhatsApp: Settings › Chats › Chat backup. Whatever happens, nothing is lost.
- 2
Download the APK
Choose Clone or Primary on our download page.
- 3
Allow unknown apps
Android will ask permission to install from your browser or file manager. Allow it.
- 4
"App not installed"?
Pause Play Protect (and Auto Blocker on Samsung). See the fix.
- 5
Install and open
Tap Install, open LiteX and grant the permissions it asks for.
- 6
Register or link
Verify your number or, better, link it as a companion device.
Use it next to official WhatsApp
The safest way to use LiteX is as a companion device: your account stays registered in official WhatsApp and LiteX connects to it the same way WhatsApp Web does. If LiteX ever breaks, your main account doesn't even notice.
The only trick: you can't scan a QR code that is on your own screen, so you need a second phone to take a photo of it and scan that photo with official WhatsApp.
Why most WhatsApp Plus versions stop working
Every mod is built on a specific version of WhatsApp, its "base". WhatsApp regularly forces updates, and once a base is too old the servers stop accepting it. If the modder doesn't ship a new build in time, the app shows "This version has expired" or asks you to switch to the official app.
That is what happened to many of the "WhatsApp Plus" builds still floating around search results: they look current, but they haven't been updated in months. Before installing any mod, check three things:
Release date
A build that is more than a couple of months old is likely to expire soon.
WhatsApp base
The closer to the current official version, the better. LiteX v3.45.0 uses 2.26.42.74.
Source
Only download from the developer or a site that serves the untouched original file.
LiteX passes all three today, which is why we recommend it. If it ever stops being maintained, we'll say so on this page.
LiteX vs official WhatsApp and outdated mods
| Feature | LiteX v3.45.0 | Official WhatsApp | Outdated mods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hide "online" | Yes | Partly | Yes |
| Read without blue ticks | Yes, keeps others' ticks | Global only | Yes |
| Anti-delete messages | Yes | No | Yes |
| Reopen "view once" | Yes | No | Depends |
| Companion-device linking | Yes (Clone) | Yes | Rarely |
| Recent WhatsApp base | 2.26.42.74 | Always | Expired |
| On Google Play | No | Yes | No |
| Official Meta support | No | Yes | No |
Wondering why old mods break? Read "WhatsApp Plus not working".
6 habits that keep your account safe
No mod is risk-free. These habits make a real difference.
Link, don't register
Use the Clone as a companion device so your account stays in official WhatsApp.
No bulk messaging
Mass forwarding and messaging strangers is what triggers bans most often.
Stay updated
Install each new LiteX version; old builds are the ones that get blocked.
Back up weekly
A recent backup turns any problem into a five-minute fix.
Trusted source only
Never install a "LiteX" from random sites or Telegram mirrors.
Protect your code
Nobody legitimate will ever ask for your 6-digit WhatsApp code.
What version 3.45.0 brings
Released October 30, 2026 · WhatsApp base 2.26.42.74
- Base updated to WhatsApp 2.26.42.74 stable.
- Fixed the custom wallpaper bug from the previous version.
- Fixed a critical anti-ban issue.
- Fixed a critical call-blocking issue.
- Removed Meta AI from the navigation bar.
- Fixed the forwarding limit: you can now forward to more than 5 chats at once.
- Other stability and performance fixes.
Frequently asked questions
Is WhatsApp Plus LiteX free?
Yes. The app is free and fully functional. There is an optional Premium (from $1/month or $9.90 lifetime) with extras such as automatic updates and per-contact privacy, but you don't need it.
Can I get banned for using WhatsApp Plus?
The risk exists with any mod, because WhatsApp doesn't allow them. LiteX includes anti-ban protection, but its developer is clear that no version guarantees zero risk. To minimise it, use it as a linked device and avoid bulk messages.
Will I lose my chats?
Not if you back up first and then install the same package type. See the backup guide.
Does it work on iPhone or PC?
No. LiteX is Android-only (Android 6.0 or later). There is no iOS or Windows version; on PC it would only run inside an Android emulator.
Why isn't it on Google Play?
Google Play doesn't allow apps that modify third-party services. That's why it installs as an APK and why Play Protect may show a warning.
How often is it updated?
Frequently, usually when WhatsApp releases a new stable base or something important needs fixing. We check every release and update this site.
Download WhatsApp Plus LiteX v3.45.0
Free · 124 MB · Android 6.0+ · Verified link