Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service that allows users to take pictures and videos, apply digital filters to them, and share them on a variety of social networking platforms, including its own. It was launched in October 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, and is now a subsidiary of Facebook. As of September 2020, Instagram had more than 1 billion monthly active users.
Users of Instagram can create a personal profile and post content, including photos and videos, which can be edited with filters and organized with hashtags and location information. Other users can follow their profile and see their posts in their own feed, and users can interact with each other by liking and commenting on each other's posts. Instagram also has a feature called "Stories," which allows users to share a series of photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours.
In addition to personal profiles, Instagram also allows users to create business profiles and use the platform to promote their products and services. Businesses can use Instagram to share photos and videos of their products, offer promotions, and communicate with their customers.
Instagram has faced criticism for its impact on mental health, with some arguing that the platform's emphasis on perfect and carefully curated images can lead to feelings of inadequacy and negative body image. It has also been criticized for its handling of user data and privacy, and for its lack of action against hate speech and other forms of harmful content. Despite these controversies, Instagram remains a popular and influential platform, particularly among younger users, and has played a significant role in shaping the way people share and consume visual content online.
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