WhatsApp is finally testing a paid subscription – WhatsApp Plus. In this video, we break down everything you need to know: features, pricing, free trial, and why Meta is doing this now.<br /><br />Key takeaways:<br /><br />WhatsApp Plus is an optional subscription for custom icons, themes, ringtones, and notification tones.<br /><br />Subscribers can pin up to 20 chats (free tier: only 3).<br /><br />No ad removal from Status – Meta continues monetising that separately.<br /><br />Pricing rumoured at €2.49/month (Europe) or $0.82/month (US) with a 1-month free trial.<br /><br />Meta’s paid messaging business hit a $2 billion annual run-rate in Q4 2025.<br /><br />The test is limited to a small user base – not yet a major revenue driver.<br /><br />Sources: Meta spokesperson statement, Q4 2025 earnings call, early tester reports.<br /><br />Subscribe for more tech news updates.<br />#WhatsAppPlus #WhatsAppPaid #Meta #TechNews #WhatsAppSubscription
