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Meta is preparing to significantly change how users experience its major platforms:
The company has announced new Plus subscription plans, offering premium features and advanced tools that will not be available to free users.
The rollout is expected to happen gradually across global markets, including India.
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Expected Pricing of Meta’s Paid Plans
According to reports:
| Plan | Expected Monthly Price |
|---|---|
| Instagram Plus | $3.99 (~₹387) |
| Facebook Plus | $3.99 (~₹387) |
| WhatsApp Plus | $2.99 (~₹290) |
Meta has not officially confirmed India pricing yet.
Instagram Plus: Secret Story Viewing & Advanced Features
As per reports from TechCrunch, Instagram Plus users could get access to several advanced tools.
Key Instagram Plus Features
- View how many times someone replayed your Story
- Create unlimited Story audience lists
- Secretly view Stories without appearing in viewer lists
- Extend Stories beyond 24 hours
- Weekly Story Spotlight for extra visibility
- Search within Story viewer lists
- Add posts directly to Profile and Highlights without showing them in followers’ feeds
These additions are clearly aimed at:
- Influencers
- Content creators
- Heavy Instagram users
Also Read: Instagram Gets Teleprompter Feature, Creating Reels Is Now Much Easier
Profile Customization Features Also Coming
Meta is also adding cosmetic customization options for premium Instagram users.
Customization Features
- Animated Super Heart reactions
- Custom app icons
- Special bio fonts
- Profile pins
These features are designed to help users personalize their accounts further.
What’s Special About WhatsApp Plus?
WhatsApp Plus will reportedly focus heavily on:
- Chat personalization
- Customization tools
- Premium messaging features
Expected WhatsApp Plus Features
- Custom themes
- Unique ringtones
- Premium stickers
- More pinned chats
- Advanced chat list customization
Meta’s Head of Product Naomi Gleit has also hinted that additional “fun features” may be added in future updates.
Also Read: WhatsApp Usernames: Soon You’ll Be Able to Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number
Separate From Meta Verified
Meta clarified that these new Plus subscriptions are different from Meta Verified.
Currently, Meta Verified offers:
- Identity verification
- Fake account protection
- Customer support access
The new paid plans focus more on:
- Feature unlocks
- Customization
- AI tools
- Enhanced platform experience
Meta AI Will Also Get Paid Plans
Meta is expanding aggressively into AI subscriptions through a new offering called:
- Meta One
Meta One Plus
- $7.99/month (~₹775)
- AI image generation
- Video creation tools
- Long AI task support
Meta One Premium
- $19.99/month (~₹1,939)
- Higher usage limits
- Advanced AI capabilities
While Meta AI chatbots will remain free for casual users, heavy usage may eventually require a subscription.
Premium Plans for Creators and Businesses
Meta is also introducing premium business-focused plans:
Meta One Essential
- $14.99/month (~₹1,454)
- Verification
- Impersonation protection
- Better profile promotion tools
Meta One Advanced
- $49.99/month (~₹4,849)
- Priority placement in Facebook feeds and search
- Bold follow button on Reels
- Advanced analytics
- Multiple moderator management
These plans are aimed at:
- Influencers
- Brands
- Businesses
- Professional creators
Human Customer Support Finally Coming
One of the biggest upcoming changes is:
Direct human customer support for premium business users
This addresses a long-standing complaint from creators and small businesses struggling to get proper support on Meta platforms.
Additional tools may also include:
- Alerts for reposted content without credit
- Better moderation management
- Improved account security
Is Social Media Slowly Becoming Paid?
Meta’s move signals a broader shift in the tech industry:
- AI tools are expensive to operate
- Platforms are seeking new revenue models
- Premium experiences are becoming more common
If these plans succeed, the future of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp could look very different for:
- Free users
- Paid subscribers
The gap between free and premium social media experiences may soon become much wider.
