Social Media Original APK
FM WhatsApp Original, with the privacy patches the official app refuses to ship.

Download Stories, hide read receipts, kill the sponsored feed. The FM WhatsApp client people actually want, packaged as an APK because Meta will not ship it on the Play Store.

  • Story Downloads
  • Ghost Mode
  • Ad-Free Feed
  • Version

    Latest tested build.

    v2.25.23.74
  • Download size

    On disk after install.

    80 MB
  • Installs

    Play Store installs.

    100K+

FM WhatsApp Original is a modded WhatsApp messaging client for Android, built by FouadMods. This page covers the latest APK release with screenshots, key features, installation steps, compatibility details, and what to check before you install.

What is FM WhatsApp Original?

FM WhatsApp Original is a modified version of WhatsApp for Android. It keeps everything the official app does, including chats, voice and video calls, groups, Status, Channels, and Communities, and adds privacy controls and customization options that the regular WhatsApp leaves out. Your messages, contacts, and chat history work the same way they do on the official client.

The mod adds the privacy and customization tweaks that stock WhatsApp does not give you. You can hide your last seen, blue ticks, and typing status; read messages people delete with anti-revoke; and apply custom themes and fonts to the whole interface.

Sign-in still works with your normal phone number through WhatsApp's verification. Your chats, contacts, and groups all carry over. The tweaks do not change anything on WhatsApp's servers; they change what your phone can do with the same account.

What does FM WhatsApp Original offer?

FM WhatsApp Original gives you more privacy control than the official app. Hide your last seen, blue ticks, second blue ticks, and typing indicator, and set these per contact instead of all-or-nothing. Freeze your last seen so you can read without showing you were online.

The mod also raises WhatsApp's built-in limits. Send larger video files, share more photos at once, and post longer Status updates. Anti-revoke lets you still see messages and Status posts that someone deleted, and you can copy or save any Status to your phone.

Account verification still works with your existing phone number, so your chats, contacts, and groups carry over. The tweaks do not change anything on WhatsApp's servers; they change what your phone can do with the same account.

Key features

FM WhatsApp Original keeps the same core as the official app and layers extras on top. Here is what people actually use it for:

  • Privacy controls: Hide last seen, blue ticks, typing status, and recording status, with per-contact settings.
  • Anti-revoke: Read messages and view Status posts even after the sender deletes them.
  • Themes and fonts: Restyle the whole app with custom themes, colors, and font options.
  • Status and media: Save any contact's Status, post longer Status videos, and send larger files.
  • Calls and groups: Voice and video calls, group chats, Communities, and Channels, same as official.
  • DND and security: Cut off internet for the app with one toggle, and lock chats behind a PIN or fingerprint.

What's new in the latest version?

The latest build of FM WhatsApp Original (v2.25.23.74) focuses on stability, compatibility, and small interface fixes on top of changes from upstream WhatsApp. FouadMods rebuilds against each new official release as it lands, so the modded build usually trails the official version by a few days.

  • Improved stability across newer Android versions, including Android 14 and 15
  • Faster loading and a smaller memory footprint on lower-RAM phones
  • Bug fixes for reported call, sync, or sign-in issues
  • Updated interface elements that match the current official WhatsApp design
  • Better support for foldable and tablet form factors
  • Mod modules rebuilt against the new base APK

Pros and cons

What works
  • Save photos and Reels
  • Ghost mode for Stories
  • Hide read receipts
  • Ad-free feed
  • Tracking removed
  • Works alongside official app on some builds
What does not
  • Account flagging risk if you sign in with your main
  • Not on Google Play, sideload only
  • No automatic updates, you reinstall by hand
  • Some features may differ between builds
  • Sign-in via main account is riskier than burner
  • Permissions require manual review on first launch

Good to know before installing

Modded APKs install via sideload, so Android will ask you to allow 'Install unknown apps' for your file manager or browser. This is normal. Only turn it on for sources you trust.

Check the package name, version, and requested permissions before you open the app. If the permissions do not match a messaging app, hold off on installing.

App information

At a glance
The FM WhatsApp Original spec sheet
  • App name
    FM WhatsApp Original
  • Package name
    com.fmwhatsapp
  • Version
    2.25.23.74
  • Updated
    Latest release
  • Android required
    5.0+ (Lollipop)
  • Developer
    FouadMods
  • Category
    Social Media
  • File size
    80 MB
  • Installs
    100K+
  • License
    Free / Freemium

How to install FM WhatsApp Original APK on Android

Install in five steps
Getting FM WhatsApp Original on your device
  • 1
    Tap the download button
    The FM WhatsApp Original APK file lands in your Downloads folder.
  • 2
    Allow unknown apps
    Grant the install-unknown-apps permission to your file manager when Android prompts.
  • 3
    Run the installer
    Accept the in-place update if a previous version is on the device.
  • 4
    Launch the app
    Complete first-run setup or sign in to your account.
  • 5
    Review permissions
    Open Settings inside the app and confirm permissions match the app's purpose.

Is FM WhatsApp Original safe?

WhatsApp itself is safest when installed from Google Play. FM WhatsApp Original is a third-party mod, so it does not come through Google's channel. APK files from unknown mirrors can be outdated, modified, or unsafe. Before installing, check the package name, version, file size, and requested permissions. If anything looks off compared to what you expect from a WhatsApp client, do not install the APK.

The FM WhatsApp Original APK on this page is signed by FouadMods, not by WhatsApp. Google Play Protect will flag it on install because it does not come from Google Play. That warning is expected for any sideloaded APK; you can dismiss it and proceed at your own discretion. The bigger question is what is inside the file, which is why we publish the package name, version number, and file size up top.

FAQ

  • Is FM WhatsApp Original free?
    Yes. The modded APK is free to install. You sign in with your existing phone number.
  • What does this FM WhatsApp mod offer?
    Hide last seen and blue ticks, anti-revoke for deleted messages, custom themes, and higher media limits.
  • Will my account be banned?
    WhatsApp can detect unofficial clients and has banned mod users in the past. If you are worried, use a secondary number.
  • Can I install FM WhatsApp Original without Google Play?
    Yes. Download the APK and install it via sideload.
  • Does FM WhatsApp Original update automatically?
    No. Pull a fresh build from this page when a new version drops.
  • What Android version does it require?
    Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later for the latest builds.

Final verdict

FM WhatsApp Original is worth a look if you want more privacy control and customization on WhatsApp than the official app allows. The build adds hidden last seen and blue ticks, anti-revoke, custom themes, and higher media limits. Check compatibility, permissions, and the download source before you install the APK, and update from this page when a new build drops.

For your main number, official WhatsApp from the Play Store stays the safer choice because of Google's scanning and automatic updates. WhatsApp has banned accounts caught running unofficial clients, so use the modded build with a secondary number where the risk to your main account is lower. If you only have one number, weigh the extra privacy controls against the real chance that WhatsApp flags a patched client.