WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new optional paid subscription called WhatsApp Plus, which could bring several premium features focused on customization and expanded chat controls. The plan would sit alongside the existing free version of the app, allowing users who want additional tools and personalization options to pay for a monthly subscription.
The messaging platform still plans to keep its core services free. Users will continue to send messages, make voice and video calls, share media, and use privacy tools without paying. The subscription would only unlock extra features designed for users who want more control over how the app looks and behaves.
According to reports from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently testing this feature in development builds for Android and iOS. The report also suggests the company has begun experimenting with a waitlist system that allows some beta users to receive notifications when the subscription becomes available.
WhatsApp Plus Premium Features
The proposed WhatsApp Plus subscription focuses mainly on customization and improved chat management. Users who subscribe would gain access to additional tools that are not available in the standard version of the app.
Reported features include:
- Custom themes for chats and the app interface
- Up to 20 pinned chats, compared to the current limit of three
- Exclusive sticker packs available only to subscribers
- A selection of 14 different app icons
- 19 accent color options that change interface elements
- Custom ringtones for WhatsApp calls
- Additional reactions and conversation effects
These additions aim to make the app more flexible for users who rely on WhatsApp heavily for daily communication.
Availability and Testing
WhatsApp has not confirmed a launch date or pricing for the subscription. The feature remains under development, and the company continues to test parts of the system with a limited group of beta users.
Some testers reportedly see a banner inside the settings menu or sticker keyboard that allows them to join a waitlist for notifications when the plan launches.
For now, WhatsApp continues to focus on expanding features while keeping its core messaging platform free for billions of users worldwide.
