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World’s leading tech company Meta has started WhatsApp Plus subscription in India, the price of which has been kept at Rs 79 per month. In this premium plan, users will get facilities like custom themes, exclusive stickers, special ringtones and pinning more chats. This is an optional paid plan. Normal WhatsApp will remain free as before.
You will have to pay ₹79 every month for WhatsApp Plus
This is a ‘premium’ i.e. paid version of WhatsApp. However, there is no need to panic, it completely depends on your choice. If you do not want to pay, your normal WhatsApp will continue to run free as before. According to the report of TechCrunch, the company is bringing it for those who want to make their chatting more fun and personal.
What is the price of WhatsApp Plus in India?
The price of WhatsApp Plus has been kept at Rs 79 per month. The company is also giving one month free trial to the users. This plan can be auto-renewed after the trial ends, so if not needed, it will have to be canceled in time.
Screenshot taken from WhatsApp app
What will you get in WhatsApp Plus?
If you subscribe to WhatsApp Plus, you will get these special features:
- Custom theme and icon: You will be able to change the theme of your WhatsApp and can also give the look of your choice to the WhatsApp icon visible on the mobile screen.
- Special stickers and ringtones: You will get some stickers and ringtones that free users will not have.
- Chat List Upgrade: You will be able to manage your chat list in a better way.
- Facility to pin more chats: The limit for pinning important friends or groups at the top of the chat will increase.
How to activate WhatsApp Plus?
The way to start WhatsApp Plus is very easy. Follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp.
- Click on the three dots given above.
- Go to Settings.
- Select the Subscriptions option.
- Tap on WhatsApp Plus.
- Start a free trial.
Why did WhatsApp suddenly start asking for money?
WhatsApp’s parent company Meta is working a lot on Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. You must have noticed that the blue circle of Meta AI has now started appearing in WhatsApp. Mark Zuckerberg needs money to run these huge AI servers. Just to cover this expense and create a new source of income, WhatsApp is now charging money in exchange for premium features.
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