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Photo and video sharing social platform
Instagram is a social networking service where users can upload and edit photos and videos, organize them with hashtags, and share them publicly or with followers. It was launched in 2010 and acquired by Facebook in 2012. Instagram supports multiple languages and features like Stories and messaging.
2005-10-09
Launch of Instagram
Instagram, a popular social media platform for sharing photos and videos, was launched on October 6, 2010, and has become a key platform for sports content.
2009
Kevin Systrom creates the Burbn project
In 2009, Kevin Systrom developed the Burbn project, initially a location-based iPhone app allowing users to check in at specific locations, make plans for future check-ins, earn points for socializing, and share photos of gatherings.
2010-03-05
Instagram Development Begins
Instagram began development in San Francisco as Burbn, a mobile check-in app, before pivoting to focus on photo-sharing and rebranding as Instagram, a key moment in its evolution.
2010-05-10
Mike Krieger joins Instagram
Mike Krieger, co-creator of Instagram, joined the company after being convinced by Kevin Systrom to quit his job at Meebo. Together, they simplified the app for smartphones into a social network for sharing photos, leading to the birth of Instagram.
2010-07-16
First Instagram Post
The first Instagram post was a photo of South Beach Harbor at Pier 38, posted by Mike Krieger at 5:26 p.m. on July 16, 2010, marking the beginning of visual storytelling on the platform.
2010-10-06
Instagram Launches
Instagram, a photo and video sharing social networking service, was launched on October 6, 2010. It gained rapid popularity for its unique visual content sharing features.
2010-10-06
Instagram Launch
Instagram, a popular social networking service focused on sharing photos and videos, was officially launched on October 6, 2010.
2010-10-16
Instagram Reaches 100,000 Users
Within a week of its launch, Instagram surpassed 100,000 users, showcasing its rapid growth and popularity among users.
2010-12-12
Instagram Hits 1 Million Users
In December 2010, Instagram reached 1 million users.
2011-01-26
Introduction of hashtags on Instagram
On January 26, 2011, Instagram introduced hashtags, starting with #insta. This feature revolutionized the way users shared their photos by allowing easy categorization and searchability through hashtags.
2011-06-01
Instagram Reaches 5 Million Users
Instagram reaches a milestone of 5 million users on this date.
2011-08-03
150 Millionth Photo Uploaded on Instagram
On this day, the 150 millionth photo is uploaded on Instagram.
2011-09-20
Instagram 2.0 Release
Instagram releases a major update, Instagram 2.0, which includes Live Filters, a new Camera UI, and a faster engine. The update also introduces a new icon and updated interface design.
2011-09-26
Instagram Reaches 10 Million Users
Instagram celebrates reaching 10 million users, showcasing its growing popularity and user base within a short period after its launch.
2011-11-21
Launch of Weekend Hashtag Project
Instagram launches the Weekend Hashtag Project, a new initiative that encourages users to participate in themed photo challenges over the weekends, fostering community engagement and creativity.
2011-12-08
Instagram Reaches 10 Million Users
By December 8, 2011, Instagram had reached a milestone of 10 million users, showcasing its growing popularity.
2012-02-11
Instagram v2.1 launched with improved look
In February 2012, Instagram introduced version 2.1 with a refreshed appearance. The update included the new 'Lux' feature and an additional filter called 'Sierra'.
2012-04-03
Instagram Launches on Android
On April 3, 2012, Instagram was launched on the Android platform.
2012-04-09
Facebook acquires Instagram
Facebook, Inc. (now Meta Platforms) purchased Instagram for $1 billion in cash and stock, with plans to keep the company independently managed.
2012-07-26
80 million users milestone
By July 2012, the Instagram Community celebrated a significant achievement by surpassing 80 million registered users who had collectively shared over 4 billion images.
2012-08-16
Photo Maps launched
Instagram introduced a feature called Photo Maps that allows users to showcase their photos on a map and view other users' photo maps from their profiles.
2012-09-06
Facebook's acquisition of Instagram finalized
The deal between Instagram and Facebook officially closed with a purchase price of $300 million in cash and 23 million shares of stock.
2012-09-13
Launch of new mobile profile pages
Instagram revamped their web-based photo pages to enable direct interaction from mobile web browsers.
2012-12-11
Instagram Reaches 80 Million Users
In December 2012, Instagram reached a milestone of 80 million users, showcasing its growing popularity and user base.
2012-12-12
Instagram launches v3.2 with improved camera
Instagram released version 3.2 with enhancements to the camera functionality.
2012-12-18
Instagram Updates Terms & Conditions
In December 2012, Instagram made changes to its terms and conditions, allowing the platform to sell users' photos to third parties without prior notification or compensation starting from January 16, 2013.
2012-12-21
Instagram v3.4.1 Launch with Multilingual Support
Instagram released version 3.4.1 which included support for 25 languages on mobile devices and the web, enhancing user experience globally.
2013-01-16
Instagram Terms of Service Change Backlash
Instagram faced severe criticism from users for not providing an option to opt out of the changed Terms of Service before the new policy went into effect on January 16, 2013. CEO Kevin Systrom addressed the issue in a blog post, clarifying the company's intentions and promising to update the language in the terms.
2013-02-05
Instagram launches Feed for Web
Instagram expands its accessibility by introducing the ability to view profiles on the desktop web at instagram.com.
2013-02-26
Instagram celebrates 100 million active users
Instagram achieves a significant milestone of reaching 100 million active users.
2013-05-01
Photo Tagging & 'Photos of You' Tab Introduced
On May 1, 2013, Instagram launched the feature allowing users to tag others in photos and introduced the 'Photos of You' tab for managing tagged photos.
2013-05-02
Instagram's new feature of tagged photos
Instagram introduces a new feature allowing users to tag photos, enhancing user interaction.
2013-06-20
Instagram introduces videos
Instagram adds the capability for users to share videos, expanding the content options on the platform.
2013-07-10
Instagram Introduces Videos on Instagram
Instagram launched a new feature allowing users to share their stories through videos on the platform. A movie camera icon was added to the Instagram camera.
2013-08-07
Instagram Announces v4.1
Instagram announced the release of version 4.1, which included the ability for users to upload videos from their phone's media library.
2013-09-06
Instagram Reaches 150 Million Users
Instagram achieved a milestone by reaching 150 million users, showcasing its rapid growth and popularity among social media platforms.
2013-10-01
First Image Ads on Instagram
On November 1, 2013, Instagram introduced its first image advertisements in feeds for users in the United States.
2013-10-24
Instagram launches for iOS7 update
Instagram revamped its app to match the design of iOS 7, aiming to provide users with an enhanced experience.
2013-10-30
Instagram Introduces Video Ads in Feeds
Instagram announced in October 2013 that video and image ads would soon appear in feeds for users in the United States, with the first image advertisements displaying on November 1, 2013. Video ads followed nearly a year later on October 30, 2014.
2013-11-01
Sponsored Post Advertising Introduced
Instagram introduced sponsored post advertising in the U.S. on this date.
2013-12-12
Instagram announces sponsored posts
Instagram revealed the introduction of sponsored posts, marking a significant shift in its monetization strategy.
2014-03-01
Instagram Reaches 200 million monthly active users
Instagram achieved a milestone of reaching 200 million monthly active users on this date.
2014-03-11
Instagram Improved for Android
Instagram made enhancements to its app specifically for Android users, providing a better user experience on the platform.
2014-03-21
First Instagram Photo Posted by Katie White
Katie White posted her first ever Instagram photo 10 years ago on this day. The photo was captioned 'first photo' and had the 'poprocket' filter applied.
2014-06-03
Introduction of New Creative Tools on Instagram
Instagram launched new creative tools for users to enhance their posts and express their creativity on the platform.
2014-08-26
Instagram Hyperlapse Release
Instagram introduced Hyperlapse, a new app dedicated to capturing high-quality time-lapse videos even in motion, providing users with innovative video creation capabilities.
2014-10-30
Video Ads Launch on Instagram
Video ads were launched on Instagram on October 30, 2014, nearly a year after the introduction of image ads.
2014-11-10
Instagram introduces Discovery and Caption Editing
Instagram launched new features to enhance user experience. The Explore page was revamped to aid users in discovering new accounts quickly. Additionally, users were now able to edit captions on their posts.
2014-12-01
Instagram Reaches 300 Million Active Monthly Users
On December 1, 2014, Instagram achieved a milestone by reaching 300 million active monthly users, showcasing its growing popularity and user engagement.
2014-12-10
Instagram reaches 300 million users
Instagram achieved a significant milestone by reaching 300 million users. This marked a momentous occasion for the Instagram community, showcasing its widespread popularity.
2015-03-23
Instagram Introduces New Layout
In March 2015, Instagram unveiled a new layout design, bringing a fresh look and feel to the platform.
2015-04-27
Instagram Adds 3 New Filters & Emoji Hashtags
During April 2015, Instagram introduced three new filters and the ability to use emoji hashtags, enhancing user creativity and expression.
2015-06-11
Instagram block in North Korea
Following a fire incident at the Koryo Hotel in North Korea on June 11, 2015, authorities blocked Instagram to prevent the spread of photos related to the event. This action reflected North Korea's strict control over social media.
2015-06-23
Instagram Introduces All-New Search & Explore
In June 2015, Instagram revamped its Search & Explore feature, making it easier for users to discover trending tags and places with a more streamlined experience.
2015-08-27
Instagram Adds Landscape and Portrait Format
By August 2015, Instagram introduced the option for users to post photos in landscape and portrait formats, offering more flexibility in visual content creation.
2015-09-01
Instagram Advertising Goes Global
By September 1, 2015, Instagram expanded its advertising reach globally, opening up new opportunities for businesses to connect with a wider audience through the platform.
2015-09-15
Instagram Reaches 400 Million Active Monthly Users
On September 15, 2015, Instagram achieved a milestone by reaching 400 million active monthly users. This marked a significant growth in the platform's user base.
2015-09-22
Instagram reaches 400 million users
By September 22, 2015, Instagram had achieved a milestone of 400 million users on its platform.
2015-10-22
Launch of Boomerang!
On October 22, 2015, Instagram introduced a new feature called Boomerang. This feature allowed users to create short, looping videos by capturing a burst of photos that play and reverse in a loop.
2015-11-01
Instagram ends 'feed' API access
In November 2015, Instagram announced that starting from June 1, 2016, it would discontinue 'feed' API access to its platform to maintain control and provide a clear roadmap for developers, focusing on authentic experiences and discouraging replication of the entire Instagram experience by third-party clients.
2016-03-15
Instagram Changes Feed Formulation
Instagram transitions its feed organization method from chronological to algorithmic.
2016-04-14
Instagram introduces Video Channels in Explore
Instagram added Video Channels in Explore feature, allowing users to discover personalized video content based on their interests.
2016-04-28
Instagram launches on Windows 10 Mobile
Instagram was made available for Windows 10 Mobile users, expanding its reach to a new mobile platform.
2016-05-11
Instagram Logo Update
Instagram updates its logo design.
2016-06-01
Instagram Reaches 500 Million Monthly Active Users
Instagram achieves a milestone of 500 million monthly active users.
2016-06-21
Instagram reaches 500 million users
On June 21, 2016, Instagram announced that it had reached 500 million users worldwide, with over 300 million users actively using the app daily. The platform's user base was becoming increasingly global, with 80% of users residing outside the United States.
2016-08-02
Instagram Introduces 'Stories' Feature
Instagram launches the 'Stories' feature allowing users to share temporary photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours.
2016-10-18
Instagram Introduces Stories on Explore
Instagram launched a new feature called Stories on Explore, allowing users to share moments of their day in a slideshow format.
2016-11-10
Boomering, Mentions & Links Added to Instagram Stories
Instagram Stories were enhanced with the addition of features like Boomerang, Mentions, and Links, providing users with more interactive options.
2016-11-21
Launch of Live Stream video
On November 21, 2016, Instagram introduced the Live Stream video feature, enabling users to broadcast live events on the platform for up to one hour. The Live videos vanish once the user finishes broadcasting.
2016-12-06
Introduction of comment liking on Instagram
On December 6, 2016, Instagram introduced the feature of comment liking, allowing users to like comments on posts.
2016-12-15
Instagram Reaches 600 Million Monthly Active Users
By December 15, 2016, Instagram achieved a milestone by reaching 600 million monthly active users, solidifying its position as one of the most popular social media platforms.
2016-12-21
Instagram Reaches 600 Million Users
Instagram achieved a significant milestone by reaching 600 million users, solidifying its position as one of the most popular social media platforms.
2017-01-24
Stories become Live Globally
On January 24, 2017, Instagram introduced Live Video on Instagram Stories, allowing users to connect with their followers and followings in real-time.
2017-02-22
Instagram Launches Carousel Posts
On February 22, 2017, Instagram launched carousel posts allowing multiple photos or videos in a single post.
2017-04-26
Instagram reaches 700 million users
Instagram reached a milestone of 700 million users after introducing several new features, making it a popular platform for sharing photos and videos.
2017-05-04
Instagram mobile website update
In May 2017, Instagram updated its mobile website to allow photo uploads and added a 'lightweight' version of the Explore tab.
2017-05-16
Instagram introduces Face Filters
Instagram added a new feature called Face Filters, allowing users to enhance their photos with fun and creative filters, further enhancing the user experience on the platform.
2017-07-06
Introduction of Face Filters on Instagram
Instagram added a new feature to its camera allowing users to enhance their selfies with creative and fun filters.
2017-08-02
Photo & Video Replies on Instagram Stories
Instagram introduced the ability to reply to Stories with photos and videos, enhancing user engagement and interaction.
2017-08-31
Instagram Celebrates 1 Year of Stories
Instagram marked the first anniversary of its Stories feature, reflecting on its impact and popularity among users.
2017-12-05
Introduction of Story Highlights on Instagram
On December 5, 2017, Instagram introduced Story Highlights, also known as Permanent Stories, which are similar to Instagram Stories but do not expire, providing users with a way to showcase content permanently on their profiles.
2018-01-23
Introduction of GIF Stickers on Instagram
Instagram added GIF stickers to its platform, allowing users to further personalize their posts and stories with animated images.
2018-05-22
Instagram Introduces Mute
Instagram introduced a feature called Mute, allowing users to have more control over the posts they see on their feeds by hiding posts from specific accounts.
2018-06-20
Instagram Reaches 1 Billion Users
On June 20, 2018, Instagram announced it had reached 1 billion users.
2018-06-28
Instagram introduces Music in Stories
Instagram added a feature where users can include music in their Stories to enhance the mood and convey emotions.
2018-07-02
Instagram introduces 'You're All Caught Up'
Instagram implemented a feature to notify users when they have viewed all posts from the past two days, ensuring they don't miss any recent content.
2018-07-10
Instagram introduces Questions Sticker
Instagram launched a new interactive feature called Questions Sticker, allowing users to engage with their followers by prompting them to ask questions.
2018-09-24
Management Changes at Instagram
On September 24, 2018, the co-founders of Instagram, Krieger and Systrom, announced their departure from the company.
2018-10-01
Adam Mosseri becomes Head of Instagram
Adam Mosseri was appointed as the new head of Instagram on October 1, 2018.
2019-01-04
The Egg breaks Instagram record
A stock image of an egg aimed to get over 18 million likes on Instagram, and it achieved an astonishing 28.3 million likes in just 10 days, making it the most liked post on the platform.
2019-04-30
Discontinuation of Windows 10 Mobile app
On April 30, 2019, Instagram discontinued its Windows 10 Mobile app, while the mobile website remained available as a progressive web application.
2019-12-16
Facebook expands fact-checking to Instagram
On December 16, 2019, Facebook announced the expansion of its fact-checking programs to Instagram, aiming to identify and label false information with the help of third-party fact-checkers and image matching technology.
2020-05-19
Instagram Launches 'Shops'
On May 19, 2020, Instagram announced the launch of 'Shops' on the platform.
2020-08-05
Instagram Reels Launch
Instagram Reels were launched in over 50 countries worldwide on August 5, 2020.
2020-10-30
Instagram's action during US presidential election
On October 30, 2020, Instagram removed the 'recent' tab on hashtag pages to prevent misinformation related to the 2020 US presidential election, showcasing the platform's efforts to combat fake news.
2021-01-07
Donald Trump's ban from Instagram
On January 7, 2021, Instagram banned then-US President Donald Trump indefinitely due to concerns about the risks of allowing him to use the platform. This decision sparked debates on social media censorship.
2021-03-01
Introduction of Instagram Live 'Rooms'
On March 1, 2021, Instagram launched a new feature called Instagram Live 'Rooms', allowing four people to go live together.
2021-06-23
Instagram Test Change to Suggested Posts Feature
On June 23, 2021, Instagram announced a test change to prioritize suggested posts over content from accounts users follow. This decision was based on positive feedback received by the company.
2021-07-27
Instagram Reels Extended to 60 Seconds
On July 27, 2021, Instagram officially announced that Instagram Reels can be up to 60 seconds long.
2021-09-27
Facebook pauses development of Instagram Kids
Facebook announced the pause in the development of Instagram Kids after the release of a report by The Wall Street Journal revealing the harmful effects of Instagram on teenagers. The company stated it was looking into concerns raised by regulators and parents.
2021-10-04
Meta Services Outage
On October 4, 2021, Meta services, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, experienced a major outage, possibly due to DNS-related issues.
2022-03-11
Russia bans Instagram during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
On March 11, 2022, Russia announced the ban of Instagram citing alleged calls for violence against Russian troops on the platform during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. The ban affected nearly 80 million users.
2022-03-17
Confirmation of NFT Plans by Zuckerberg
Zuckerberg confirmed on March 17, 2022, that Meta planned to introduce non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to the Instagram platform.
2022-07-23
Instagram Updates Backlash
In July 2022, Instagram faced backlash after announcing updates that shifted focus to content algorithms, full-screen posts, and Reels. Users criticized the platform for resembling TikTok more than a photo-sharing app.
2022-07-28
Instagram Update Reversal
On July 28, 2022, Instagram rolled back the controversial updates after facing widespread criticism. Meta acknowledged the need for evolution but emphasized the importance of getting changes right.
2023-01-07
Most-liked photo on Instagram features Lionel Messi
The most-liked photo on Instagram as of January 7, 2023, is a carousel of photos showcasing footballer Lionel Messi celebrating his victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, accumulating over 74 million likes.
2023-07-05
Launch of Threads Social Network Platform
On July 5, 2023, Meta introduced Threads, a social network platform connected to Instagram for public shortform blog posts, conversations, and reblogging to compete with Twitter.
2024-01-02
Instagram Reels Tutorial
A tutorial was released in 2024 providing guidance on how to use Instagram Reels effectively, emphasizing not to repost TikTok videos on IG Reels.
2024-01-19
Instagram Adds Interactive Polaroid Frame for Coachella 2024
Instagram introduces a new feature allowing users to add interactive Polaroid frames specifically for Coachella 2024.
2024-03-03
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the most followed person on Instagram
As of March 3, 2024, Portuguese professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo holds the title of the most followed person on Instagram with over 623 million followers.
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