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Instagram is a social media platform focused on photo and video sharing. Originally launched in October 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, it was acquired by Facebook (now Meta Platforms) in April 2012. The service allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters and organized by hashtags and geographical tagging. Posts can be shared publicly or with a select group of followers. Users can also comment on posts and like them.

In addition to its original photo-sharing capabilities, Instagram has expanded to include features like Stories, a feature that allows users to post photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours. It also offers Reels, short-form video content similar to TikTok, and IGTV for longer-form video content. Direct messaging is also a core feature, enabling private conversations between users.

Instagram has grown to become one of the most popular social media platforms globally, with billions of active users. It is widely used for personal expression, marketing, news dissemination, and connecting with friends and family. The platform has significantly influenced visual culture and the way people consume and share information. Its algorithm determines the order of content displayed in users' feeds, prioritizing posts it predicts users will be most interested in.