Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 27, 2026 at 06:37 AM

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Meta plans to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp in the coming months. These subscriptions will offer access to enhanced features, including expanded AI capabilities, while core services remain free. The company intends to integrate AI technology from its Vibes video generation app and Manus, an AI firm it acquired, into the subscription plans. Meta will continue offering standalone Manus subscriptions to businesses. This move follows previous experiments with paid features, such as link-sharing limits and paid verification, as Meta explores new revenue streams.

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Beijing 30% United States 30% UK 30% Singapore 40% China ×260% Manus ×470% WhatsApp 70% Facebook ×370% Instagram ×270% Meta ×890%

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