Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp

Meta announced that users can now pay for subscription‑based features on its core apps. Instagram will offer “Instagram Subscriptions,” letting creators charge followers a monthly fee for exclusive Stories, Reels, live streams and badges. Facebook will roll out “Fan Subscriptions” for pages, giving fans access to subscriber‑only posts, groups and chat rooms. WhatsApp will introduce a paid “Business API” tier, allowing companies to send more messages and use advanced tools for a monthly fee. The moves aim to diversify revenue beyond advertising and give creators new monetisation options. Views Nigeria