Instagram could copy Twitter & let users pay for verification. image credit: Google

Developer spotted references to “paid blue badge” in app codes. image credit: Google

Twitter recently launched a subscription plan that included account verification. image credit: Google

Instagram has been free to use & generates revenue by showing targeted ads. image credit: Google

If update is real , it would mark a major U-turn for Instagram. image credit: Google

Users clamouring for perks & CEO Elon Musk led Twitter's plan. image credit: Google

"Identity verification" mentioned in the code. image credit: Google

Meta tech giant owns Instagram & Facebook. image credit: Google

Subscription plan has had multiple delays. image credit: Google

Instagram did not respond to a request for comment. image credit: Google