New Delhi. Social media giant Meta has made a big change and launched its paid subscription services named Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus and WhatsApp Plus. As soon as this news comes out, the biggest question arising in the minds of common users is whether they will now have to pay money to run Facebook and Instagram? Will the old free version be discontinued? For which users will the paid version of Facebook and Instagram be beneficial?

If you are thinking that now you will not be able to use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram for free, then you are wrong. It is a matter of relief that all these paid subscriptions launched by Meta are completely optional. That means, it depends on you whether you pay for plus service or not. Free Facebook and Instagram will continue to work as before. Even if you do not want to pay, you will be able to watch reels, share posts and chat without paying any charge like before. The free version is not going to stop.

How much will you have to shell out?

If you want to use these ‘Plus’ versions of Meta, then for this you will have to pay a fixed fee every month.

• Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus: For this, users will have to pay approximately $3.99 per month (₹379).
• WhatsApp Plus: For this you will have to spend approximately $2.99 ​​(₹284) every month.

For whom will the paid version be beneficial?

This paid version of Meta is not for everyone. It has been mainly designed keeping in mind power users, content creators, professionals and people running businesses. If you earn from social media or want to make your brand bigger, then this will be very beneficial for you.

What will you get in Facebook Plus and Instagram Plus?

Users who subscribe to Facebook Plus and Instagram Plus will get additional benefits, including:

• better analytics
• Story Rewatch Statistics
• reach a larger audience

Special video and image editing tools can also be provided to make reels and photos better. You will get in-depth insights and data about which of your posts and stories are performing. Premium themes, animations and many unique tweaks will be available to decorate the profile. Users using the paid version will see very few advertisements on the screen.

Features of WhatsApp Plus

It is believed that the focus of WhatsApp Plus will be on personalization. In this users will get-

• premium stickers
• custom ringtones
• Special App Themes
• Additional features for a better personalized experience

What’s better for you: free or paid?

If you use social media only for timepassing, viewing friends’ posts, scrolling and general messaging, then the free version is enough for you. You don’t need to spend even ₹1. If you spend hours daily on social media, generate business leads from there, are an influencer or creator, then taking ‘Plus’ subscription can prove to be a beneficial deal for you.