Fascinating Facts about Instagram
Instagram was founded in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger.
The app originally only allowed users to post square-shaped photos.
Instagram has over 1 billion active monthly users.
Selena Gomez is the most followed celebrity on Instagram.
The most liked photo on Instagram is an egg with over 54 million likes.
Instagram stories were launched in 2016 as a response to Snapchat’s popular feature.
The average Instagram user spends 28 minutes on the app per day.
Instagram has the highest engagement rate among all social media platforms.
Half of Instagram’s users are under the age of
Over 130 million Instagram users tap on shopping posts every month.
Instagram filters like Clarendon and Gingham are among the most popular.
Kylie Jenner reportedly earns $1 million per sponsored Instagram post.
Instagram’s logo has undergone several changes since the app’s launch.
The most popular hashtag on Instagram is #love.
Instagram introduced IGTV in 2018 to compete with YouTube.
The Instagram accounts with the most followers are mainly owned by celebrities and sports figures.
Instagram has been blocked in countries like China, North Korea, and Iran.
Instagram’s Explore page algorithm is designed to show users content they might like based on their interests and past behavior.
On average, photos with faces receive 38% more likes on Instagram.
Fascinating Facts about Instagram part 2
83% of Instagram users discover new products or services on the platform.
Over 500 million Instagram accounts use Instagram Stories every day.
Instagram is particularly popular among younger demographics, with 71% of users under the age of
Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012 for $1 billion.
The most common type of content posted on Instagram is food.
Instagram’s logo is a camera with a rainbow gradient background.
Instagram has a hidden feature called Close Friends, where users can share stories with a select group of people.
The most used emoji on Instagram is the red heart ❤️.
Instagram introduced the ability to upload multiple photos in a single post in 20
Over 40 billion photos have been shared on Instagram since its inception.
Instagram’s algorithm prioritizes content from accounts that users engage with the most.
Brands use influencers on Instagram to reach targeted audiences and promote their products.
Instagram launched a feature called Reels in 2020 to compete with TikTok.
25% of Instagram ads are single videos.
Instagram was originally called Burbn before its name was changed.
Instagram users spend an average of 53 minutes per day on the platform.
The most popular time to post on Instagram is between 9-11 am EST.
Instagram’s IGTV allows videos up to 60 minutes long for verified accounts.
Instagram’s first ever photo was a picture of a dog with a foot in the background.
The most followed non-celebrity account on Instagram is National Geographic.
Instagram added a feature called Hide Likes in 2019 to give users more control over their mental health.
Instagram’s Explore page was previously called the Popular page.
Over 70% of Instagram users follow a business account.
The word Instagram is a combination of instant camera and telegram.
Instagram users like over 4.2 billion posts per day.
Instagram has become a platform for artists and photographers to showcase their work to a global audience.