3 outlets·4 reports
The Morning After: Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription service

ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Meta is testing an Instagram Plus subscription service in several countries. The service will include premium features such as anonymous Story viewing and extended 48-hour Story durations. The rollout is part of Meta’s broader effort to introduce a paid tier on Instagram.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram
- Engadget·Meta is testing an Instagram Plus subscription service with exclusive features
- TechMeme·Meta is testing an Instagram Plus subscription in a few countries, offering features including anonymous Story viewing and extended 48-hour Story durations (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch)
- Engadget·The Morning After: Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription service
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