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December 18, 2025
Facebook tests charging users to share links in potential blow for news outlets
News organisations fear move could hit newsrooms and other media publishers by stopping users sharing their content
TL;DR
- Facebook is testing a feature that restricts non-verified users to sharing only two external links per month.
- Users must subscribe to Meta Verified (starting at £9.99/month) to share more links.
- The test applies to a subset of Facebook pages and profiles on Professional Mode, excluding news organizations.
- This move follows Meta's previous de-prioritization of news content and withdrawal from publisher payments.
- Meta states the test aims to understand if increased link sharing adds value for Verified subscribers.
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