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Snapchat Debuts Lens+ Tier to Unlock Exclusive AR Experiences

Snap plans to fuel further revenue gains from its 14 million-plus paid users by locking advanced AR effects behind Lens+.

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Overview

  • The Lens+ subscription launched June 11 at $8.99 per month and offers access to hundreds of exclusive Lenses, including new AI video filters and a Bitmoji Game Lens.
  • Snapchat will add fresh AR experiences every week using both in-house and select creator-made Lenses without gating any previously free filters.
  • In the coming months, Snap will enable a group of Lens creators to monetize their exclusive effects through the Lens+ program.
  • Since its 2022 debut, Snapchat+ has grown to more than 14 million subscribers and helped drive a 14% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 2025.
  • Snap continues to offer a $14.99 Platinum Snapchat+ tier that bundles all standard and Lens+ perks and is working toward an AR glasses release in 2026.