📱 WhatsApp ā€œPlusā€ Subscription Coming Soon? Meta Tests Paid Version Explained

Balasahana Suresh
Yes—reports confirm that Meta is testing a new paid subscription called ā€œWhatsApp Plusā€, but it is still in an early beta phase and not officially rolled out to all users yet.

šŸ’”Ā What is whatsapp Plus?

WhatsApp is reportedly getting an optional upgrade called WhatsApp Plus, which is a paid subscription tier offering extra customization and features.

It is designed as a ā€œfreemium upgradeā€ā€”meaning:

  • Core whatsapp stays free
  • Extra features are paid
⚔ Key Features (What you get if you pay)

The subscription mainly focuses on customization and convenience, not changing core messaging.

šŸŽØĀ 1. Customization tools

  • Custom themes and interdata-face colors
  • New app icons
  • Exclusive sticker packs
  • Premium ringtones
šŸ“ŒĀ 2. Better chat control

  • Pin up to 20 chats (free users get 3)
  • Organize chats with advanced lists
  • Apply settings to multiple chats at once
šŸ””Ā 3. Extra personalization

  • Animated stickers (some exclusive)
  • Custom notification tones
  • Theme-based chat personalization
šŸ’°Ā Expected Price

  • Around €2.49/month (~$3/month) in early tests
  • Pricing may vary by country
  • Still not officially confirmed by Meta
šŸ“ŠĀ Is it a ā€œnew whatsapp appā€?

No. It is not a separate app like whatsapp Business.

Instead:

  • It runs inside the existing whatsapp app
  • It is an optional subscription add-on
šŸ”Ā Important: What stays FREE

Even with whatsapp Plus:

  • āœ” Messaging remains free
  • āœ” Voice and video calls remain free
  • āœ” End-to-end encryption stays unchanged
  • āœ” Basic whatsapp experience is unaffected
šŸ“ˆĀ Why Meta is doing this

Meta is testing this model to:

  • Earn subscription revenue (like Snapchat+ or Telegram Premium)
  • Offer optional upgrades instead of ads
  • Test user interest in paid personalization
🧾 Final Takeaway

šŸ‘‰ whatsapp Plus is real but still in testing
šŸ‘‰ It is mainly a paid customization upgrade, not a change to core WhatsApp
šŸ‘‰ It will likely cost around $3/month if launched globally

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