Explained | WhatsApp Plus subscription finally lands in India; here's what premium users get

Earlier this month, Meta launched the much-awaited WhatsApp Plus, a premium messenger service, but it was limited to select countries in the West. Now, it has made its way to India.

Several users are getting the new notifications for WhatsApp Plus subscriptions. At the start, Meta offers a free trial for one month, and the user can continue if interested, with monthly fees of Rs 79.

WhatsApp Plus brings benefits such as personalised ringtones, wallpapers, themes, AI-generated emojis, custom chat lists, and more.

It is available in both Android and iOS versions of WhatsApp.

To check whether you have WhatsApp Plus or not, go to Settings >> Subscriptions. If this option is not available, it means the feature is not available in your region just yet.

Since, it is being rolled out in phases, it will take some time to reach all users in the subcontinent.

Here's what you get with the WhatsApp Plus plan:

1) Premium stickers with special effects

To explore premium sticker packs:

Step 1: Go to WhatsApp Settings > Subscriptions > WhatsApp Plus.

Step 2: Tap Send premium stickers.

Step 3: Scroll through the sticker collection. Premium stickers include a WhatsApp Plus label after the sticker pack name.

Tap +. Then, tap Add to my stickers.

Whatsapp Plus features.

2) Access to unique app themes and icons to personalise how your WhatsApp looks

To get the new themes and icon packs, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to WhatsApp Settings> Tap Appearance.

Step 2: Select the item you want to update

To customise your app colours, tap App theme. And, tap the colour for the theme you want to use.

And, to select from the collection of premium icon designs, tap the App icon. And, tap the icon you want to use > OK.

3) Pin up to 20 chats so important conversations stay at the top

Step 1: The user has to click the chat he/she like to pin, then click Menu (dropdown icon ).

Step 2: Click Pin chat.

4) Get access to premium ringtones for your most important contacts

To get new ringtones, follow the procedure below:

Step 1:Go to WhatsApp Settings > Subscriptions > WhatsApp Plus.

Step 2: Tap Get premium ringtones.

Step 3: Select your new ringtone and tap Save.

5) Customise chat lists with custom alerts, ringtones and themes

To customise chat lists

Step 1: Go to WhatsApp Settings > Subscriptions > WhatsApp Plus.

Step 2: Tap Customise lists.

Step 3: Select an existing list or tap New list to create a new one.

Step 4: If you’re creating a new list, add a name for your list and tap Add people or groups.

To add premium themes:

Go to Settings >> Chats >> tap Theme. Select from the selection of professionally designed themes. You can also tap Chat colour, Wallpaper, or Chat font to create your own theme.

WhatsApp will show you a preview of your new list theme. Tap Set to complete the update.

To add an alert tone:

Step 1: Settings >> Notification >> tap Alert tone >> select your new alert tone and tap Save.

Add a ringtone: Tap Ringtone. Select your new ringtone. Tap Save.

Once you’ve subscribed to WhatsApp Plus, tap Chats and swipe down to view your lists.

Go to WhatsApp Settings > Subscriptions > WhatsApp Plus.

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