Highlights
- Snapchat now charges users who exceed the free 5GB Memories limit.
- It is offering plans from 100GB ($1.99/month) to 5TB ($15.99/month).
- Users crossing the 5GB limit get 12 months of temporary storage before payment is required.
Snapchat has announced new paid storage plans for users who save large amounts of content to its Memories feature. The update mainly affects those who have stored more than 5GB of Memories, while users with less than 5GB of saved content will see no changes to their experience. Here’s more on that.
Snapchat Paid Storage Beyond 5GB
Announced the new storage plan in a press note, the Snapchat team wrote, “When we first launched Memories, we never expected it to grow to what it has become today. We want to make sure that our community can continue to store all of their Memories over the long term, so we are introducing new Memories Storage Plans to support Snapchatters with more than 5GB of Memories.”
This means anyone exceeding the 5GB free limit will need to purchase additional storage to keep their content accessible in the long run. The company is introducing multiple upgrade options to cater to different user needs.
The entry-level paid plan offers 100GB of storage for $1.99 per month. Subscribers of Snapchat+ ($3.99/month) will now get access to 250GB of storage, while the top-tier Snapchat Platinum plan includes a massive 5TB of storage for $15.99 per month.
Since its launch in 2016, Snapchat’s Memories feature has grown tremendously, with users collectively saving more than 1 trillion Memories to date. Snap admitted that this rapid growth has far outpaced their initial expectations, prompting the introduction of these new paid tiers to sustain the service.
For users who cross the free 5GB limit but choose not to upgrade right away, Snapchat will provide 12 months of temporary storage before requiring payment. During this period, users will still have the option to download their Memories directly to their devices.
Acknowledging the shift from free to paid storage, Snap said that these changes are necessary to ensure ongoing investment in improving Memories for all users.
This move comes shortly after the launch of Snap’s Lens+ subscription, which costs $9 per month, marking another step in the company’s expansion of paid services.
FAQs
Q1. What is Snapchat’s new policy for Memories storage beyond 5GB?
Answer. Snapchat now requires users who exceed the free 5GB limit in Memories to purchase additional storage through new paid plans, starting at $1.99/month for 100GB.
Q2. What happens if I cross the 5GB limit but don’t upgrade immediately?
Answer, Snapchat offers a 12-month grace period with temporary storage. During this time, users can still download their Memories before needing to pay for continued access.
Q3. What are the available paid storage tiers for Snapchat Memories?
Answer. Snapchat offers three tiers – 100GB for $1.99/month, 250GB with Snapchat+ ($3.99/month) and 5TB with Snapchat Platinum ($15.99/month).
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