While the mode is in test mode.
Instagram has introduced paid subscriptions. With their help, users will have access to the exclusive content of the authors. Subscriptions also provide access to advanced features of the social network. January 19. Users will pay a certain amount for access to exclusive content from their favorite creators, such as stories or live streams.
How Paid Instagram Followers Work
Such followers will receive a purple icon next to the username, which will tell the authors about their status. Subscription prices will range from $0.99 to $99.99. Content creators themselves can choose the amount they want to receive from subscribers. Instagram says it won't take a commission from creators' earnings until at least 2023.
Important! At an early stage of testing, paid subscriptions will be able to connect paid subscriptions to their account only ten users,among which are American athletes and TV personalities.
Instagram says the new feature is one of the best ways for content creators to earn their intended income. It is expected that the number of users who will be able to access paid subscriptions will begin to increase in the coming weeks.
Testing a paid subscription
It is worth noting that Instagram began testing a paid subscription a long time ago. Previously, its price ranged from $0.99 to $4.99, however, it was only available in test mode to a few users in the United States.
Paid subscription testing began back in November, so you can expect more information about paid subscriptions and additional functionality in the near future.By the way,not only Instagram is going to reward talent through paid subscriptions. Direct competitors like TikTok, Snap, Pinterest, YouTube use additional monetization tools to motivate content authors.