Meta has announced the global rollout of its new Meta Plus Subscription Plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users. The company said the new paid plans will provide several advanced and personalized features for users looking for a more premium social media experience.
Meta Product Head Naomi Gleit confirmed the development and stated that users will be able to access these additional features for a small monthly fee. The company also clarified that these subscription plans will remain separate from the existing Meta Verified service and will not replace the blue tick verification system.
Meta Plus Subscription Plans Expected Pricing in India
Although Meta has not officially announced regional pricing, reports suggest the following estimated monthly subscription costs in India:
- Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus: USD 3.99 (around Rs 387)
- WhatsApp Plus: USD 2.99 (around Rs 290)
The company is expected to gradually expand the availability of the Meta Plus Subscription Plans across multiple countries.
WhatsApp Plus Features to Improve Messaging Experience
Meta is reportedly introducing several premium features for WhatsApp users under the new subscription service. The Meta Plus Subscription Plans for WhatsApp may include:
- Custom themes and personalized ringtones
- Access to premium stickers
- Ability to pin more chats at the top
- Enhanced and personalized messaging experience
These features are aimed at offering users more customization and flexibility while using WhatsApp.
Advanced Features Coming to Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus
Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus subscribers are expected to receive several advanced tools and customization options.
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Key Instagram Plus Features
- Story Rewatch Tracking to see how many times a story has been viewed again
- Unlimited audience lists beyond Close Friends
- Secret story preview without appearing in viewers’ list
- Stories visible for more than 24 hours
- Story Spotlight feature for increased visibility
- Viewer list search option
- Animated super heart reactions and custom app icons
- Special fonts for bio and additional profile pins
Through these tools, the Meta Plus Subscription Plans are expected to provide users with more control over their social media activity and engagement.
Meta Verified Will Continue Separately
Meta clarified that the new subscription services are completely different from Meta Verified. The existing Meta Verified service will continue to focus on identity verification, account protection and customer support features.
Meta One Plans to Focus on AI, Creators and Businesses
Apart from social media apps, Meta is also preparing to launch Meta One plans focused on AI tools, creators and business users.
Meta One Plus
Basic paid AI features
Expected price: USD 7.99 per month
Meta One Premium
Higher computing power
Deeper AI reasoning capabilities
More image and video generation tools
Expected price: USD 19.99 per month
Creator and Business Plans Pricing
Meta One Essential
- Verified badge
- Impersonation protection
- Enhanced linksheet
- Expected price: USD 14.99 per month
Meta One Advanced
- Featured placement in Facebook feed
- Higher visibility in search results
- Bold follow button
- Advanced analytics
- Content scheduling tools
- Moderator access sharing
The Meta One Advanced plan is expected to cost USD 49.99 per month and will mainly target creators, influencers and business professionals.
Overall, the new Meta Plus Subscription Plans represent Meta’s major push toward premium social networking and AI-powered services for users worldwide.