Notification badge / counter

Some apps, such as SMS Facebook and email, have a yellow notification badge on its app icon.
What takes to enable the badge for other apps? such as Whatsapp
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Hi xwaiz,
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With the information supplied, I can advise that the Badge counter is based on the default home screen, you would be required to download an alternative Homescreen launcher to be able to add a counter badge to other apps.
I suggest having a look on the Play store, try looking up Nova or Notifyer, from what I am aware they allow badge counters on apps.
I hope this helps.
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