India, March 31 -- Scrolling through Instagram may soon come with a price tag for tools that users have long used without paying. Meta has begun testing a subscription plan that adds extra features to the platform, which signals a shift in how the app could operate in the future.

The new plan, referred to as Instagram Plus, is currently being tested in select regions. According to reports, the feature has appeared for users in countries such as Mexico, Japan, and the Philippines. The pricing remains at an early stage, with monthly costs ranging from about $1 to slightly above $2. This pricing suggests that the company is still evaluating user response before rolling out a wider plan or fixing rates for larger markets.

This move follows ...