{"id":53329,"date":"2026-04-22T08:46:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=53329"},"modified":"2026-04-22T08:46:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:46:30","slug":"is-whatsapp-going-premium-heres-what-we-know-about-whatsapp-plus-subscription","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/is-whatsapp-going-premium-heres-what-we-know-about-whatsapp-plus-subscription\/","title":{"rendered":"Is WhatsApp Going Premium? Here\u2019s What We Know About WhatsApp Plus Subscription"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you use WhatsApp and want better visuals and a few extra features, you might get that soon. It looks like a <strong>premium version called WhatsApp Plus is now in testing<\/strong>. The feature has been spotted in the Android beta version of the app, where a limited number of users can already try it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now, it&#8217;s only available to a small group of Android beta users. There\u2019s no iOS version yet, and no confirmed date for a wider release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what\u2019s currently included in this version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Premium stickers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom app icons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More pinned chats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium ringtones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra chat list options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2378766019.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2378766019.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2378766019-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2378766019-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2378766019-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re worried the app might become fully paid, that\u2019s not the case. <strong>All standard features stay free<\/strong>. Messaging, calls, and media sharing work exactly the same without WhatsApp Plus subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WhatsApp has also introduced a few other changes recently. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/changes-to-whatsapp-business-pricing-charges-per-message-apply-from-july-1\/\">Business accounts are now charged per message<\/a><\/strong>, with the pricing model in place since July 1, 2025. If you\u2019re a parent, there\u2019s good news. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/whatsapp-introduces-parent-managed-accounts-for-kids-under-13\/\">app now includes parent-managed accounts<\/a><\/strong>, letting kids under 13 use the messenger with strict control over chat settings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you use WhatsApp and want better visuals and a few extra features, you might get that soon. It looks like a premium version called WhatsApp Plus is now in testing. The feature has been spotted in the Android beta version of the app, where a limited number of users can already try it. 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