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‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launches for $2.99/month, details here

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Why This Matters

The launch of WhatsApp Plus introduces a new subscription model offering premium customization and features, reflecting Meta's broader strategy to monetize its social platforms. This move provides users who seek enhanced personalization with additional options, potentially increasing user engagement and revenue streams. For the tech industry, it signals a shift towards more flexible, tiered service offerings in popular messaging apps.

Key Takeaways

WhatsApp has been testing an optional subscription plan, and now per TechCrunch it is officially launching around the world. ‘WhatsApp Plus’ costs $2.99/month, here’s what it gets you.

WhatsApp Plus: Here are the new features exclusive to the subscription

Meta is making a big push into subscriptions for its major social networks, including a new WhatsApp Plus plan rolling out today (via TechCrunch).

We’ve previously seen evidence of WhatsApp Plus surface during the WhatsApp beta, but it was limited to a small number of users.

Now, WhatsApp Plus is launching globally as an optional subscription. Users should start seeing it appear in the app soon.

WhatsApp Plus costs $2.99/month in the US, and adds exclusive features such as the following:

Send premium stickers

Change your app’s theme

Choose a custom app icon

Pin extra chats

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