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Public bug reported:

WhatsApp’s intensified crackdown on modified apps like GB WhatsApp has
emerged as a critical issue for users in 2025, leading to widespread
temporary and, in severe cases, permanent account suspensions. As Meta,
WhatsApp’s parent company, enforces stricter compliance with its terms
of service, users of GB WhatsApp—a popular third-party app offering
dual-account support, advanced privacy features, and customization—are
increasingly at risk. The bans stem from WhatsApp’s automated systems
detecting unauthorized modifications, which violate its policies by
accessing unofficial servers and altering the app’s core functionality.
Temporary bans typically last 24–72 hours, serving as a warning, but
repeated violations or failure to switch to the official app can result
in permanent account loss, locking users out of their chats and
contacts. This issue is particularly frustrating for GB WhatsApp users
who rely on its unique features, such as enhanced media sharing, message
scheduling, and theme customization, which are unavailable in the
official version. To mitigate risks, users are advised to download the
latest GB WhatsApp versions (e.g., v18.50 or newer) from trusted sources
like gbwhatsapp, which claim to include anti-ban protections.
Additionally, using GB WhatsApp with a secondary phone number, regularly
backing up chats, and avoiding spammy behavior can reduce ban risks.
However, the persistent threat of bans underscores the trade-off between
GB WhatsApp’s advanced features and the security of using an unofficial
app, prompting users to weigh convenience against potential account loss
in an era of heightened enforcement.

** Affects: openshot
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Title:
  WhatsApp’s crackdown on modified apps leads to temporary or permanent
  suspensions for users.

Status in OpenShot Video Editor:
  New

Bug description:
  WhatsApp’s intensified crackdown on modified apps like GB WhatsApp has
  emerged as a critical issue for users in 2025, leading to widespread
  temporary and, in severe cases, permanent account suspensions. As
  Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, enforces stricter compliance with its
  terms of service, users of GB WhatsApp—a popular third-party app
  offering dual-account support, advanced privacy features, and
  customization—are increasingly at risk. The bans stem from WhatsApp’s
  automated systems detecting unauthorized modifications, which violate
  its policies by accessing unofficial servers and altering the app’s
  core functionality. Temporary bans typically last 24–72 hours, serving
  as a warning, but repeated violations or failure to switch to the
  official app can result in permanent account loss, locking users out
  of their chats and contacts. This issue is particularly frustrating
  for GB WhatsApp users who rely on its unique features, such as
  enhanced media sharing, message scheduling, and theme customization,
  which are unavailable in the official version. To mitigate risks,
  users are advised to download the latest GB WhatsApp versions (e.g.,
  v18.50 or newer) from trusted sources like gbwhatsapp, which claim to
  include anti-ban protections. Additionally, using GB WhatsApp with a
  secondary phone number, regularly backing up chats, and avoiding
  spammy behavior can reduce ban risks. However, the persistent threat
  of bans underscores the trade-off between GB WhatsApp’s advanced
  features and the security of using an unofficial app, prompting users
  to weigh convenience against potential account loss in an era of
  heightened enforcement.

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