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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
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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...
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