Could Facebook Go Ad-Free? The Untold Story Behind Meta’s Subscription Plans
Discover how Meta explored ad-free subscriptions after the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
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Could Facebook Go Ad-Free? The Untold Story Behind Meta’s Subscription Plans Could Facebook Offer an Ad-Free Experience? What You Need to Know In the wake of the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal , many users began questioning whether Facebook’s “free” services were truly free. The answer was clear: personal data served as currency for targeted ads. Amid growing backlash, whispers emerged that Meta (then Facebook) considered introducing ad-free subscription models as a way to address concerns over privacy. If you’ve ever wondered if Facebook could become ad-free or how companies like Meta balance profit with public trust, this story sheds light on those possibilities—and challenges. Image : Google The idea of paying for a Facebook ad-free experience isn’t new. In fact, internal documents revealed during legal proceedings showed that Meta’s board once debated offering users a paid monthly subscription option. This would allow individuals to use Facebook—and potentially other Meta apps—without intrusive advertisements. But why didn’t they launch it g…