For years, Snapchat Memories has been more than just a feature. It’s been a time capsule. A place where people could go back and relive their first day at college, their best friend’s birthday, or the blurry videos from nights out they’d never want to forget. It wasn’t just storage — it was a living diary of moments too precious to lose.
Now, Snapchat says it’s going to start charging for that space. The company announced that Memories will no longer be entirely free, and users will need to pay for additional storage. No pricing details yet, and Snap insists it’s just the beginning of a “gradual global rollout.” But the reaction has already been sharp.
For many, it feels like a betrayal. The one feature that made Snapchat feel intimate and different — not just another social media feed — is being locked behind a paywall. Online, users are venting their frustration, asking why the platform is turning memories into a subscription plan.
