4 outlets·4 reports
Meta Copies Snapchat’s Homework Again With ‘Plus’ Features for Instagram and Facebook

ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Meta has introduced paid “Plus” subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp worldwide, offering multiple price levels that include a $7.99-per-month option, a $19.99-per-month option and a higher-priced creator plan. The rollout also includes forthcoming Meta AI features and a $49.99-per-month plan aimed at creators, mirroring similar premium offerings seen on competing platforms.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans
- TechMeme·Meta rolls out Plus plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp globally, will test $7.99/mo. and $19.99/mo. Meta AI plans, a $49.99/mo. creator plan, and more (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)
- Engadget·Meta rolls out subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
- Wired·Meta Copies Snapchat’s Homework Again With ‘Plus’ Features for Instagram and Facebook
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