What is WhatsApp Plus, a service that is beginning to roll out to users? Explained
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out WhatsApp Plus for iOS users. The new premium subscription is designed to give users a more personalized experience, offering custom themes, exclusive stickers, and additional chat pinning options. Here is your ready reckoner on it.
WhatsApp Plus has long been a topic of conversation, and now it looks like iOS users are finally getting it. The premium subscription tier, which was previously rolled out to a limited number of Android users during early testing last month, is now reportedly making its way to a select group of iPhone users as well.
For those unfamiliar, WhatsApp Plus is Meta's way of letting users enhance their messaging experience. It is said to be more personalised with features like custom themes, premium stickers, additional chat pinning options, and exclusive app icons.
WhatsApp Plus explained
WhatsApp Plus is an optional monthly subscription plan designed for users who want additional customisation tools and interface features. Notably, the premium plan does not affect WhatsApp’s core messaging experience, meaning if you don’t subscribe, you can still have access to standard chats, calls and other regular features without restrictions.
At the moment, the subscription is only being tested for WhatsApp Messenger and is not available for WhatsApp Business users.
What features does WhatsApp Plus offer?
According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp Plus currently offers six major premium features.
Once you subscribe, you get access to 18 different colour themes to personalise your WhatsApp experience. From rich shades like Royal Purple and Deep Navy to earthy tones like Forest Green and bold picks like Crimson Red, there is something for every taste.
Pick your favourite, and the chosen theme wraps itself across the entire app interface.
The premium plan also introduces 14 alternative app icons with different visual styles, including outlined designs, black-and-white icons and decorative effects.
WhatsApp Plus users are said to get access to exclusive sticker packs with animated overlay effects. These stickers can still be viewed by non-subscribers when shared in chats.
Currently, WhatsApp allows users to pin up to three chats. With WhatsApp Plus, subscribers can reportedly pin up to 20 conversations at the top of the Chats tab.
Subscribers may also gain access to bulk chat management tools. For example, users can reportedly apply the same chat theme, ringtone or notification tone across an entire chat list.
The premium plan is also expected to include 10 exclusive ringtones, including options such as Flutter, Tempo and Ripple.
How much does WhatsApp Plus cost?
According to the screenshots shared by WABetaInfo, the pricing appears to vary region to region. It is listed at Euro 2.49 (around Rs 279) per month for the European market, PKR 229 (around Rs 77) in Pakistan and $29 in Mexico (approximately Rs 159.50 to Rs 161). WhatsApp is also said to be testing free trial periods for some users.
The subscription reportedly renews automatically every month unless cancelled manually through the App Store or platform billing settings.
WhatsApp Plus has long been a topic of conversation, and now it looks like iOS users are finally getting it. The premium subscription tier, which was previously rolled out to a limited number of Android users during early testing last month, is now reportedly making its way to a select group of iPhone users as well.
For those unfamiliar, WhatsApp Plus is Meta's way of letting users enhance their messaging experience. It is said to be more personalised with features like custom themes, premium stickers, additional chat pinning options, and exclusive app icons.
WhatsApp Plus explained
WhatsApp Plus is an optional monthly subscription plan designed for users who want additional customisation tools and interface features. Notably, the premium plan does not affect WhatsApp’s core messaging experience, meaning if you don’t subscribe, you can still have access to standard chats, calls and other regular features without restrictions.
At the moment, the subscription is only being tested for WhatsApp Messenger and is not available for WhatsApp Business users.
What features does WhatsApp Plus offer?
According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp Plus currently offers six major premium features.
Once you subscribe, you get access to 18 different colour themes to personalise your WhatsApp experience. From rich shades like Royal Purple and Deep Navy to earthy tones like Forest Green and bold picks like Crimson Red, there is something for every taste.
Pick your favourite, and the chosen theme wraps itself across the entire app interface.
The premium plan also introduces 14 alternative app icons with different visual styles, including outlined designs, black-and-white icons and decorative effects.
WhatsApp Plus users are said to get access to exclusive sticker packs with animated overlay effects. These stickers can still be viewed by non-subscribers when shared in chats.
Currently, WhatsApp allows users to pin up to three chats. With WhatsApp Plus, subscribers can reportedly pin up to 20 conversations at the top of the Chats tab.
Subscribers may also gain access to bulk chat management tools. For example, users can reportedly apply the same chat theme, ringtone or notification tone across an entire chat list.
The premium plan is also expected to include 10 exclusive ringtones, including options such as Flutter, Tempo and Ripple.
How much does WhatsApp Plus cost?
According to the screenshots shared by WABetaInfo, the pricing appears to vary region to region. It is listed at Euro 2.49 (around Rs 279) per month for the European market, PKR 229 (around Rs 77) in Pakistan and $29 in Mexico (approximately Rs 159.50 to Rs 161). WhatsApp is also said to be testing free trial periods for some users.
The subscription reportedly renews automatically every month unless cancelled manually through the App Store or platform billing settings.
