General · 15 March 2026
WhatsApp Plus Could Bring Paid App Features
Users might soon need to pay for access to some new WhatsApp features. The popular chat app is developing fresh capabilities, potentially offered through a new "WhatsApp Plus" monthly subscription service, though current features are rumoured to remain free. The company is also planning to test other subscriptions, such as charging for new editing tools for its Vibes AI video generation feature.
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