Meta begins testing 'Instagram Plus' premium subscription for Stories visibility and audience lists

Meta has started testing a premium Instagram subscription called Instagram Plus with exclusive Stories features.

The test includes viewing Stories without notifying the poster and creating unlimited Stories-specific audience lists.

Other features include extended Story durations, a weekly Spotlight placement, super likes, and viewer-list search.

The trial runs in Japan, Mexico, and the Philippines with a one-month free period and country-specific monthly fees.