{"id":329118,"date":"2026-03-09T01:45:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T01:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/329118\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T01:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T01:45:07","slug":"whatsapp-tests-plus-paid-tier-features-for-power-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/329118\/","title":{"rendered":"WhatsApp Tests ‘Plus’ Paid Tier Features for Power Users"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since its launch in 2009, WhatsApp<\/a> has been a free-to-use platform. It gained a lot of features over the years, and the user base multiplied. Currently, for most users, it\u2019s the go-to choice for connecting with friends and family. That said, it looks like things may change in the near future<\/a>, as this Meta-owned platform may reportedly introduce a new \u201cWhatsApp Plus\u201d optional paid subscription plan.<\/p>\n

WhatsApp\u00a0Plus\u00a0paid subscription will reportedly be optional<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t entirely a surprise, as Meta announced in January<\/a> its plans to test premium tiers for its platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. The WhatsApp Plus subscription plan will offer additional features to paying customers. These include app customization and additional chat controls, according to a report from WABetaInfo<\/a>.\u00a0Currently, the WhatsApp Plus subscription plan is reportedly in development for both iOS and Android and isn\u2019t publicly available yet. <\/p>\n

For customers who choose not to opt into the subscription service, the app\u2019s core functions, including messaging, voice and video calls, media sharing, and all the privacy options that you care about, will continue to remain free<\/a>. The subscription will apparently focus mainly on convenience rather than completely changing the messaging<\/a> experience.<\/p>\n

Customization and new chat features<\/p>\n

It\u2019s reported that the WhatsApp Plus subscription would expand chat pinning. Currently, you can pin up to three chats in the app<\/a>. But with the subscription, it may raise the limit to 20. This way, users can keep more chats at the top of the chat list.<\/p>\n

In addition to this, the paid plan may also bring multiple customization options for subscribers. These include the option to choose from 14 different app icons and adjust the accent colors from 19 color options. Changing the accent color may also affect other areas of the interface, like tabs, filters, and action buttons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other features that could be a part of the subscription plan include exclusive stickers only for subscribers, custom ringtones specially for WhatsApp calls, and more interactive message reactions and conversation effects. The report adds that the chat application may add more features over time based on user feedback.<\/p>\n

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No pricing yet<\/p>\n

As said, WhatsApp Plus hasn\u2019t been launched yet. It\u2019s currently in development, so we don\u2019t know how much it\u2019ll cost. If the development becomes successful, the feature might show up in future updates. WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out<\/a> a waitlist option. This will notify users once the premium plan becomes available.\u00a0This feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.9.6. <\/p>\n

Users may see a \u201cjoin waitlist\u201d banner within the settings page or sticker keyboard. However, signing up for the waitlist does not automatically enroll users in the paid service when it becomes available.\u00a0The waitlist feature is currently available only to a select number of beta testers in certain regions. The report notes that WhatsApp will expand this availability to more users in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

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