Meta launches paid Plus plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp (opens in new tab)

Meta is rolling out paid Plus subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, adding optional paid features to apps that remain free for basic use. Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus cost $3.99 a month each, while WhatsApp Plus costs $2.99 a month. Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus focus on Story analytics, audience controls, profile customization and extra reactions, while WhatsApp Plus focuses on personalization tools such as themes, custom ringtones, more pinned chats and premium sti...