Meta Launches Paid Subscription Versions of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp

Meta has launched paid subscription versions of its major social media platforms, introducing Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus, and WhatsApp Plus globally. The technology giant's product director Naomi Gleit announced the historic move as part of the company's strategy to reduce its long-term dependence on advertising revenue. The introduction of subscription-based services represents a significant shift for Meta, which has traditionally relied almost entirely on advertising to generate income from its billions of users across its social media platforms.