What Is WhatsApp Plus? New Paid Subscription Plan Explained

Meta-owned, one of the most popular instant messaging apps in the world, WhatsApp is finally going premium. The company is rolling out new paid subscription plan called WhatsApp Plus. It is an optional monthly premium plan designed for users who want more control and personalisation. It does not change the core experience of WhatsApp.The idea is simple users who want extra features can pay, while everyone else can continue using WhatsApp for free. Right now, the feature is being tested with a limited number of users mainly on Android. The good part is Meta has not touched core features. Messaging, voice and video calls and end-to-end encryption will continue to be free. So, if you are worried about paying to send messages in the future -- that’s

not happening."WhatsApp Plus is an optional subscription that gives you access to additional premium features on WhatsApp. The WhatsApp you know and rely on remains free -- simple, reliable, private messaging and calling. This subscription does not change your core experience, and we are committed to ensuring that WhatsApp continues to get better for everyone.What’s included with WhatsApp Plus," the Meta-owned app said in a blog post. WhatsApp Plus SubscriptionWith a WhatsApp Plus subscription you can send premium stickers with special effects, choose unique app themes and icons to personalise how your WhatsApp looks. You can also Pin up to 20 chats so important conversations stay at the top.Users can also set premium ringtones for specific contacts and customise chat lists with their own alerts, ringtones, and themes. Once subscribed, these features can be accessed by going to Settings > Subscriptions > WhatsApp Plus, where users can view and manage all available benefits.The Meta-owned app is also exploring additional features to include in the premium plan in a future update.WhatsApp Plus Availability And EligibilityWhatsApp Plus is currently available only in limited locations and is being rolled out to select users. It is also important to note that this subscription is available only on WhatsApp Messenger and not on the WhatsApp Business app.WhatsApp To Add New Way To Delete Messages After They Are ReadTo subscribe to WhatsApp Plus, users need to meet a few basic requirements. - You must have a phone number from a country where the service is available and an active WhatsApp account- Along with this, users will need to agree to Meta’s subscription terms, as well as follow WhatsApp’s terms of service and community guidelines.WhatsApp Plus renews automatically each month unless you cancel. You're charged on the same date each month as your original purchase date. A promotion may be available when you first subscribe. Also, You can to manage your subscription on the same app, device type and account where you purchased it."Only one WhatsApp Plus subscription can be purchased per WhatsApp account," the instant messaging apps said. It is important to note that WhatsApp premium feature is only supported on official versions of WhatsApp Messenger downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Using or linking your WhatsApp account to unofficial versions of WhatsApp may result in a temporary or permanent ban on your account.How To Subscribe WhatsApp Plus- Open WhatsApp Settings.- Tap Subscriptions.- Tap WhatsApp Plus. (If you don’t see this option, the subscription may not be available to you yet.)- Tap Continue.- Review the payment information and confirm your purchase. Payments are processed through the Google Play Store.- Confirm your payment.- You’ll receive a notification that confirms your WhatsApp Plus subscription is active.WhatsApp Plus Price (Expected)The pricing is still not final, but early testing shows a monthly fee of around €2.49 in Europe. In other regions, pricing will be adjusted based on local markets. This suggests that in India, the subscription could be priced on the lower side, possibly under Rs 250 per month. However, official India pricing is not confirmed yet.