Facebook is experimenting with a new restriction that could change how people share posts. The platform is testing charging accounts for sharing external links, limiting those without a Meta Verified subscription to only two shared links per month.
Meta Verified is Facebook’s paid plan. It starts at £9.99 per month and offers perks like stronger account protection and a verified badge. Higher tiers cost more and add extra features.
The test is being conducted on some profiles in Professional Mode, which is used by creators. News outlets are not directly part of the trial, but the change could still affect them if readers can’t share stories as freely as before.
Analysts see the latest test as another step toward monetizing reach instead of supporting free distribution.
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Meta says this is a limited trial to measure whether posting more links adds value for subscribers.
For everyday users, it shows how free features are shrinking while paid options expand. For publishers, it raises new concerns about how much they can rely on Facebook for audience growth.
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