Patreon: Subscriber and creator statistics for 2026
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Google expands recurring billing policy
Certified online pharmacies can now offer prescription drug subscriptions and bundled services under Google’s updated recurring billing policy.
Meta tests paid subscriptions
Meta’s new subscriptions and AI features could change how users create, share, and engage with content, reshaping the signals advertisers rely on.
Google expands Shopping promotion rules ahead of 2026
Google’s 2026 Shopping policy updates give advertisers more flexibility to promote subscriptions, modern offers, and localized payment incentives.
How AI answers are disrupting publisher revenue and advertising
A deeper look at the traffic losses, revenue shifts, and emerging models reshaping publishing and search in an AI-first era.
Google opens Shopping Ads to physical goods subscriptions
Google lets U.S. merchants offer product subscriptions in Shopping ads, creating new recurring revenue and customer loyalty opportunities.
Meta to launch no-ads subscriptions in the UK
Meta’s new no-ads subscription in the UK could shrink ad reach and force advertisers to rethink targeting and budget strategies.
WhatsApp adds discovery tools, ads, subscriptions
WhatsApp’s Updates tab features let you reach 1.5 billion daily users through promoted channels, subscriptions, and Status ads.
Netflix ads tier hits 40 million subscribers
Netflix also has plans for an in-house advertising platform and is now partnering with Google on ad sales and tech.
Google AI overviews launch in UK
Google is also reportedly considering making some of its AI-powered search features only available to subscribers.
YouTube launches free subscription offer to boost channel growth
The promotion is designed to give viewers a taste of all the benefits offered by subscribing to your channel.
Snapchat is testing an ad-free subscription
A new $10.50 monthly tier offers users the ability to explore the platform without disruption from Story and Lens ads.
Meta unveils ad-free Facebook and Instagram subscriptions in Europe
A totally ad-free experience will cost users up to €12.99 per month, with Meta planning to roll out additional fees next year.
X is launching two new tiers of Premium subscription
Elon Musk announced that one option will be more expensive but will block all ads, while the cheaper alternative will still display ads.
Meta to charge $14 a month for ad-free Instagram and Facebook subscriptions
The paid-for versions of the apps are reportedly being rolled out in Europe in response to the EU's Digital Services Act.
TikTok set to trial ad-free subscription for $4.99
The social platform, which generates the majority of its income from ad revenue, is reportedly keen to diversify where its money comes from.
Meta Verified is rolled out to brands on Instagram and Facebook
The subscription package includes exclusive benefits like a verified badge and new ways for your business to be discovered.
Elon Musk plans to make X (Twitter) a paid-for platform to tackle bots
'it’s the only way I can think of to combat vast armies of bots.'
Meta may remove ads on Facebook and Instagram for subscribers in Europe
The company is exploring ad-free versions of its apps in response to the EU's impending Digital Services Act.
X (Twitter) paywalls XPro (TweetDeck)
The move is expected to negatively impact the discoverability of content on X (Twitter).
Instagram rolls out subscription feature to 10 more countries
Content creators outside of the US will be able to set up subscription services on their accounts for the first time.
Amazon may launch ads on Prime Video
Amazon is reportedly in talks to introduce short commercial breaks on premium movies and shows.
Google News Showcase coming to the US and updates to follow tab on Google News
Plus, Google re-announced the Google Reader Revenue Manager.
Twitter: Blue subscribers will now see ‘approximately’ 50% fewer ads
This only will apply to the For You and Following timelines. Twitter Blue now has just under 500,000 subscribers.
Meta rolls out paid verification
For $12-$15 a month you can get a blue check on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is bringing the blue verification badge to Facebook and Instagram
Previously the blue checkmark was reserved for public figures such as lawmakers, actors, musicians, sports athletes and journalists.
Netflix, Microsoft partner for ad supported subscription plan
The partnership was announced today as part of Netflix's strategy to drive revenue and offer a lower-cost streaming tier.
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Neeva seeks to expand user base with free subscriptions
Search marketers will have to pay attention if Neeva can grow its market share. But without search ads, options may be limited for PPC practitioners.
The SEO agency KPIs dashboard: a way to unlock growth
Having accurate real-time metrics for immediate action will keep you in control.
Google gives publishers new content ‘Showcase’ on News, Search, Discover
There are no ad or ranking implications, but Showcase News features will be coming to Search and the Discover feed.
Google offering ‘upgraded’ GMB profile with Google Guaranteed badge for $50 per month
Google tested the idea of subscription-based services for GMB in April 2019.
Former Google ad boss Ramaswamy to launch new search engine Neeva
Neeva will be subscription based and won't have advertising.
Yelp offering more paid profile upgrades for business owners
These new subscription products are part of broader push by the company to enable more business profile customization and generate new revenues.
Google bringing call intelligence and automation to SMBs, for $39 per month
The virtual agent builds upon existing technology and represents a new direction in local monetization for Google.
Local SEOs mixed, some peeved at idea of paying for Google My Business services
They recognized the logic – but many had strong criticisms.
Google redesigns the Assistant for touch and digital transactions
The new capabilities help developers and further Google's cross-platform Assistant strategy.