Instagram officially testing a Meta Verified feed

Meta-owned Instagram introduced a new verified subscription
for users a few months ago. Previously, it was available for the New Zealand
and later available for US users. In September 2023, Instagram announced a
verified subscription for business accounts. Now Instagram has moved one step
forward and testing a new meta verified feed 一 another way of advertising business
posts.

Meta head Adam Mosseri announced this feature through its IG
updates, as shown in a screenshot posted by Alessandro Paluzzi through its
official X (formerly known as Twitter) account. As Mosseri’s announcement
reads, “We’re testing a way for people to explore their Instagram feed and
reel by toggling to only Meta Verified accounts. We’re exploring this as a new
control for people and a way for businesses and creators to get
discovered.” Meta Verified toggle available under the
“Following” and ” Favorites” option.

#Instagram has officially announced the #Meta Verified feed 🥳

Tweeted 75 days before the official announcement 😇 pic.twitter.com/B8BVoPY3Ko

— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) October 23, 2023

The Meta Verified subscription is priced $11.99 for web
users and $14.99 for subscribers who sign up within the app in most regions.
The Meta Verified subscription feature does not provide ad revenue feature
unlike the feature  available with X(
formerly known as Twitter)  verified
subscription.一
but Meta verification helps in engaging more peoples to your posts. Meta’s head
did not reveal the roll out date of Meta Verified subscription.

How to get Meta Verified subscription

To subscribe for Meta Verification, you must be meet certain
eligibility criteria 一 you must be older than 18 years old, and a Verified
subscription must be available in your region. Users who fall under the
eligibility criteria need to follow the following steps.

• To select a profile, Open the Instagram app, Go to Settings
  > Accounts Centre and Meta Verified 一 and find the “Meta
  Verified” available  under your
  profile.

• After selecting, Select a payment method for your monthly
  payment.

•  The verification
  process requires a picture of your National Identity Card (NIC), to confirm your
  identity.

• After verification approval, you will be notified and
  assigned a verification badge.