Also: If you want a checkmark on Twitter now, you’re going to have to pay for it Meta Verified subscribers receive premium access to exclusive features and have easier access to Meta account support. If you desire a blue check just for the aesthetics or if you’ve made a career out of social media influencing, here’s how to get Meta Verified.
After you provide Meta with a photo of your government-issued ID, verifying your identity will take about 48 hours. You’ll be prompted to enter a payment method after submitting your ID. Meta Verify costs $14.99/month for verification on the Facebook or Instagram app and $11.99/month to be verified on Facebook’s web version. Also: The best Twitter alternatives You will have to subscribe for verification on Instagram and Facebook separately, paying about $27 monthly for verification on both platforms. Meta also promises subscribers proactive account protection that monitors the platform for possible impersonations. Plus, Meta says that subscribers will have access to direct support from a real person should an issue arise with their Instagram or Facebook accounts. And, of course, subscribers have their identity verified with a blue check next to their Instagram or Facebook handle to “help your community know it’s the real you,” according to Meta. Also: Meta is developing a decentralized Twitter alternative For now, it seems that Twitter Blue offers more useful features for Twitter creators. But if Meta Verified offers increased visibility for creators, it can help Instagram and Facebook influencers reach more people with sponsored posts and make more money. Depending on your type of content and your audience, here are some features to help you choose between a Twitter Blue and a Meta Verified subscription:
Twitter Blue features
Price: $8/month or $84/year.Edit tweets: For 30 minutes after posting a tweet, you can edit it.Longer tweets: Twitter Blue subscribers can post tweets up to 4,000 characters, compared to the 280 characters that come with a standard account.Longer videos: Subscribers can post videos that are up to 60 minutes long.
Meta Verified features
Price: $14.99/month per app or $11.99/month for Facebook web only.Account protection: Meta will monitor their platforms on behalf of Meta Verified subscribers to ensure there is no one trying to impersonate them.More Stars: Subscribers receive 100 Facebook Stars a month to gift to other creators.Stories stickers: Meta Verified subscribers can access exclusive stickers for Facebook Stories, Instagram Stories, and Facebook Reels.
