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- Original author(s) Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger
- Developer(s) Meta Platforms
- Initial release October 6, 2010 (14 years ago) (2010-10-06)
- Operating system iOS, Android, Fire OS, Microsoft Windows, Web browser
- Available in 32 languages
- License Proprietary
- Websitewww.instagram.com
Instagram history
Last Updated : 26/03/25, 07:02 AMInstagram: From Burbn to Global Phenomenon Instagram's journey began in 2010 with Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger's Burbn, a location-based check-in app. Recognizing its similarity to Foursquare, they pivoted to a photo-sharing platform, rebranding it as Instagram. Initial seed funding of $500,000 fu...
INSTAGRAM NEWS
Posting on Instagram? You can now use only five hashtags per post and Reel
December 21, 2025 9:15 am
Instagram is limiting posts and Reels to five hashtags, with head Adam Mosseri saying creators should prioritise relevant content over generic tags that do little to boost reach.
In first year of Sahyog, average of 6 content block orders a day, most in WhatsApp
December 15, 2025 7:40 am
The period captures the first full year since Sahyog has been in operation — and the number of orders, for the first time, reveals how the contentious portal has rapidly become a central tool in India’s expanding online censorship framework.
Instagram introduces personalised 'Your Algorithm' for Reels recommendations
December 12, 2025 9:21 am
Your Algorithm is now available to users in the United States and will expand to English-speaking users worldwide soon. Instagram users can now view, edit, and add interests to fine-tune their Reels experience.
Australia’s teen social media ban kicks in from December 10: Five key points to know
December 08, 2025 3:32 pm
Several social media platforms, such as Instagram and Facebook, have already moved to deactivate hundreds of thousands of accounts belonging to young teens in Australia.
Australia is banning children under 16 from social media: Here’s what happens now
December 09, 2025 4:57 pm
With Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 just a week away, we break down what it is about, how it works, and which platforms are affected.
Instagram adds local voice translation and Indian fonts to support more creators
November 29, 2025 9:09 am
The features were unveiled at the ‘House of Instagram’ event in Mumbai, reflecting the growing role of Indian audiences and creators across Meta platforms.
Australia’s social media crackdown: Internet’s free-range era is over — and we still don't know who should be in charge
November 26, 2025 12:56 pm
Clash between genuine concerns of user safety and the fear of expanding state control will define the next phase of the internet. It is happening at a time when the border between online life and the physical world has faded, and the internet has become its own republic where all of us already live as primary green card holders
Did Meta shelve teen safety features to protect growth? What new court filing claims
November 25, 2025 8:46 am
Meta resisted safety changes for years to avoid hampering user engagement, alleges a new court filing that cites unredacted internal studies such as Project Mercury and Project Daisy.
From gifts to blackmail: The growing social media scam targeting Indian women
November 23, 2025 9:32 am
In search of companionship, many women turn to online ‘friends’, often unaware of the dangers lurking on social media. In this edition of The Safe Side, we talk about how some friend requests turn into scams and explore what can be done to stay safe.
Instagram to shut accounts of Australian teens ahead of under-16 social media ban
November 20, 2025 12:25 pm
Instagram teen accounts ban, Australia under 16 social media ban: The new Australian law, which takes effect on 10 December, also applies to TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit and several other platforms.
INSTAGRAM PHOTOS
Top 5 Instagram tips and tricks: Hiding Stories, switching to business profiles
November 23, 2019 6:54 pm
Here are the top five tips and tricks which you can implement on Instagram, to stay one step ahead of others.
Barbie poses as clueless aid worker in Africa in this satirical photo series
May 09, 2016 1:00 pm
Barbie takes 'slumfies' and despairs over the glaring lack of high heels in this photo-series, subtly taking potshots at white humanitarian workers suffering from white saviour complex.
His ex-wife left him with just the dog; here's what happened next!
April 07, 2016 5:37 pm
When Rafael Mantesso's wife left him and took almost everything along with her, except for his bull terrier. Rafael had a brilliant idea to turn his life around.
Malaysian make-up artist uses hijab to transform into Disney princesses and villains
February 28, 2016 1:37 pm
This Malaysian make-up artist has been using the hijab to transform herself into various popular characters from comic books and Disney.
