Snapchat Caps Memories at 5GB, May Delete New Snaps

Snapchat is capping free Memories storage at 5GB and will require users who exceed that limit to subscribe to new paid storage plans as part of a gradual global rollout. Reported pricing includes a 100GB plan for $1.99/month, a 250GB option bundled with the $3.99/month Snapchat+ tier, and a top multi‑terabyte Platinum plan around $15.99/month. Snap says more than one trillion Memories have been saved and that the vast majority of users are under 5GB, so the change is aimed at heavy users and to help offset rising infrastructure costs. Users currently over 5GB will get 12 months of temporary storage to subscribe or download their content; if they take no action, Snapchat says the newest Memories above the limit will be deleted while older ones will be preserved. The announcement provoked user backlash and threats to quit, while Snap frames the move as necessary to sustain and improve Memories and analysts say it reflects a broader industry shift toward paid storage.