Meta unveils subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: What to know

Published  May 28, 2026 5:07 PM EDT article  (Photo by Tom Weller/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings across its platforms. What they’re saying: Meta head of product Naomi Gleit announced the rollout in a video posted Wednesday, describing the subscriptions as part of a broader push to offer enhanced tools across Meta’s apps and AI products. “We’re starting to roll out Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus, WhatsApp Plus with enhanced features that our community already loves,” Gleit said in the video. RELATED: YouTube to add automatic AI labels for undisclosed generated content Jury finds Meta, Youtube liable in social media case Meta and YouTube have been ordered to pay $6 million in the landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles.The combined $6 million verdict included punitive damages, and follows the jury’s finding of “malice, oppression, or fraud,” specifically targeting the companies’ intentional use of addictive design features. Star Kashman  with Cyber Law Firm weighs in.  By the numbers: Meta said Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus will cost $3.99 per month, while WhatsApp Plus will cost $2.99 monthly. The subscription
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