Is Facebook going to start charging in 2023?
Rumors are flooding the internet that Facebook is going to start charging people to use the platform in 2023 – but is it true?
Right now, it’s free to create an account on Facebook and use all of its features, and Instagram doesn’t cost anything either.
Both sites, along with WhatsApp too, are owned by Meta, who have revealed some interesting new paid plans this week.
However, you don’t need to panic…
Is Facebook going to start charging in 2023?
No, you won’t have to pay to use Facebook in 2023. However, you will be able to pay a monthly sum if you want to get extra features.
On Sunday (February 19), Meta announced the social media company is testing a new feature called Meta Verified which costs money.
The new subscription bundle includes account verification, impersonation protections, and access to increased visibility and support.
It’s designed to make it easier for creators to “establish a presence” online and “build a community” of followers – but it’s completely optional.
You can continue using Facebook exactly as you do now without paying a penny and don’t have to sign up for Meta Verified.
Mark Zuckerberg announces that Instagram will be launching a service called META verification for $11.99-$14.99 a month that will make your account blue check verified. pic.twitter.com/g7NXxLPud4
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) February 19, 2023View Tweet
Meta Verified is available for both Facebook and Instagram and starts at $11.99 on the web and $14.99 on iOS and Android.
If you pay the monthly fee, you’ll get:
- A verified badge: Use government ID to confirm you’re the real you and get a blue tick.
- More protection from impersonation: Constant monitoring for accounts trying to impersonate you.
- Help when you need it: Access a real person for help with common account issues.
- Increased visibility and reach: More of your content will appear in search, comments and recommendations.
- Exclusive features: Bonus features that enable you to express yourself in unique ways.
Where is it available?
Right now, Meta Verified is only available in Australia and New Zealand. If successful, Mark Zuckerberg hopes to bring it to the rest of the world “soon”.
To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old and meet minimum activity requirements. Then, you will be asked to submit a government ID that matches the profile name and photo.
The new feature comes just three months after Elon Musk launched Twitter Blue, which is essentially the same thing.
Twitter users can pay $8 per month or $84 per year to get a blue verified tick and more exclusive features including the ability to edit tweets.
It was briefly disabled just days after it launched as impersonators caused chaos on the platform but was quickly reinstated.
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