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Instagram teases subscription model, App Store listing confirms Rs 89 monthly price
India Today
Instagram is likely to launch a subscription model wherein users may have to pay to access creators' exclusive content.
Instagram has been one of the most popular social media platforms for influencers and content creators, especially after India banned TikTok. Now, the photo-sharing platform is nearing the launch of its subscription model, wherein users may have to pay to see Stories or access other content from creators. The news is seemingly confirmed with "Instagram Subscriptions" listed on the App Store under in-app purchases.
In India, the App Store listing for Instagram shows Rs 89 monthly charges for "Instagram Subscriptions", which as first spotted by Techcrunch, wasn't there before. Earlier, the App Store listing for Instagram only included badges as in-app purchases starting at Rs 89 to Rs 449.