WhatsApp tests new paid subscription “WhatsApp Plus”

WhatsApp explores a new paid model centered on app personalization.

It launches a paid subscription test
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On April 21, 2026

the messaging app WhatsApp

owned by Meta

has introduced a new paid subscription option

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The feature is called “WhatsApp Plus”

It appears in the latest Android beta version
(2.26.15.11)

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According to tech source WABetaInfo

the test mainly focuses on visual customization

The goal is to enhance

user interface personalization

Rather than introducing major technical innovations

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This move reflects Meta’s strategy

of exploring new monetization models

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In summary:

WhatsApp is testing “WhatsApp Plus” on April 21, 2026

a paid subscription focused on interface customization.