Instagram is a global social media platform for sharing photos, videos, and stories.
Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger · 2 co-founders
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Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service that enables users to create, edit, and share visual content with followers and broader audiences. It offers features such as Stories, Reels, direct messaging, and shopping tools used by individuals, creators, and businesses worldwide. Founded in 2010 and acquired by Facebook (now Meta Platforms), Instagram operates as a key consumer product within Meta’s family of apps. The platform serves the global consumer social media market, competing with other major social and short‑form video services.