Meta Tests Instagram Plus Premium Subscription (Beginner)
Meta is testing a new paid plan on Instagram called Instagram Plus. The company says the plan gives users extra features. Meta told TechCrunch it is testing the plan in only a few countries for now.
With Instagram Plus, a person can watch someone’s Story without that person knowing. Users can also see how many people watched their own Story more than once. Another feature lets people make many audience lists for Stories. This means they can choose different groups of followers for each Story.
Subscribers can also keep a Story up for one more day. They can spotlight one Story each week so more followers see it first. The plan also includes an animated Superlike and a search tool for the Story viewer list.
Reports say Meta is testing the plan in Mexico, Japan, and the Philippines. Prices seem to be different in each place, but all are low-cost monthly plans.
Meta says Instagram Plus is not the same as Meta Verified. Meta Verified is made more for creators and businesses. Instagram Plus is for everyday users. Meta will keep testing it before deciding what to do next.
Vocabulary Words List
- plan — a set of features or services
- paid — costing money
- features — special tools or options
- users — people who use a service
- countries — nations
- Story — a photo or video post that disappears later
- audience — the people who can see something
- followers — people who subscribe to an account
- subscribers — people who pay for a service
- spotlight — to give extra attention or visibility
- animated — made to move or look lively
- search — to look for something
- prices — how much something costs
- creators — people who make online content
- businesses — companies or organizations that sell goods or services
Fill In The Blanks Listening Practice
Meta is testing a new on Instagram called Instagram Plus. The company says the gives extra . Meta told TechCrunch it is testing the in only a few for now.
With Instagram Plus, a person can watch someone’s without that person knowing. can also see how many people watched their own more than once. Another feature lets people make many lists for Stories. This means they can choose different groups of for each .
can also keep a up for one more day. They can one each week so more see it first. The also includes an Superlike and a tool for the viewer list.
Reports say Meta is testing the in Mexico, Japan, and the Philippines. seem to be different in each place, but all are low-cost monthly plans.
Meta says Instagram Plus is not the same as Meta Verified. Meta Verified is made more for and . Instagram Plus is for everyday . Meta will keep testing it before deciding what to do next.
Vocabulary Retention Quiz
- What is the name of the new paid Instagram plan?
- What can a subscriber do with Stories without the other person knowing?
- Which three countries are mentioned in reports about the test?
Discussion Questions
- Would you pay for extra social media features? Why or why not?
- Which Instagram Plus feature seems most useful to you?
- Do you think social media companies should keep adding paid subscriptions?
- How much control should users have over who sees their Stories?
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