Snapchat Working on Snapchat+ Subscription with Exclusive Features

The popular ephemeral app Snapchat has confirmed that it is currently internally testing a new subscription service for its users. Dubbed Snapchat Plus (Snapchat+), the paid subscription service will reportedly offer member-exclusive features, app icons, and a special badge for users. Check out the details right below!

Snapchat Tests “Snapchat+” Subscription Service

Snapchat’s paid subscription service was first spotted by reverse app engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, who found Snapchat+ within the app recently. The engineer shared all the nitty-gritties about the exclusive and experimental features and benefits a Snapchat+ member will enjoy. You can check out the initial tweet by Paluzzin attached right below.#Snapchatis working on a subscription plan called Snapchat+ 👀ℹ️ Snapchat+ gives you access to exclusive, experimental and pre-release features such as the ability to pin 📌 the conversation with your Best Friend, the access to custom Snapchat icons, a special badge, etc…pic.twitter.com/VrMbyFlFvI— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a)June 16, 2022

#Snapchatis working on a subscription plan called Snapchat+ 👀ℹ️ Snapchat+ gives you access to exclusive, experimental and pre-release features such as the ability to pin 📌 the conversation with your Best Friend, the access to custom Snapchat icons, a special badge, etc…pic.twitter.com/VrMbyFlFvI— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a)June 16, 2022

There will be three kinds of plans under the Snapchat+ subscription service. These include a 1-month plan,priced at €4.59 (~Rs 375), a half-yearly plan, costing €24.99 (~Rs 2,045), and a yearly plan, available for €45.99 (~Rs 3,765). The users will alsoget a one-week free trialto try out the exclusive features and benefits.

After sharing the first tweet, Paluzzi shared more details and screenshots, showcasing the various features of Snapchat+. So,according to the reverse engineer, Snapchat+ members would be able topin a friend as a #1 BFF, get access to exclusive Snapchat icons, and see the whereabouts of friendsin the last 24 hours(given friends share their location with the user, of course), and also get a special badge on their Snapchat profile.

Furthermore, members will be able to see how many friends have rewatched their Snapchat stories. You can access this tweet thread to see what each feature looks like and how it will work:

So… by subscribing to#Snapchat+ you can:1️⃣ Pin a friend as a #1 BFF2️⃣ Get access to exclusive Snapchat icons3️⃣ Display a badge in your profile4️⃣ See your orbit with BFF5️⃣ See your Friend’s whereabouts in the last 24 hours6️⃣ See how many friends have rewatched your story— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a)June 16, 2022

Availability

Now, coming to the availability of the new subscription service, Snapchat recentlyconfirmedtoThe Vergethat the service is currently in“early internal testing.”Hence, it is difficult to say when the service might make its way to stable users.

“We’re doing early internal testing of Snapchat Plus, a new subscription service for Snapchatters. We’re excited about the potential to share exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features with our subscribers, and learn more about how we can best serve our community,”a Snap Inc. spokesperson, Liz Markman, toldThe Vergein a statement.

So, what are your thoughts on the upcoming Snapchat+ subscription service? Would you get it once it starts to roll out widely? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned for further updates.

Dwaipayan Sengupta

A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.

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