I tried ad-free Facebook and Instagram. Here's what you're (not) missing

You can use Facebook and Instagram without seeing ads, as long as you have a paid subscription. This subscription is only available in Europe, and Meta isn't keen on promoting it or expanding its reach. Meta introduced the option in late 2023. Today, subscribing costs 6 euros per month for your first account and removes ads from Facebook and Instagram. There are no other perks, but in theory, seeing no ads should save data and use less battery power, even if you have one of the best phones for battery life.