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Original author(s) Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger
Developer(s) Meta Platforms
Initial release October 6, 2010 (14 years ago) (2010-10-06)
Operating system iOS, Android, Fire OS, Microsoft Windows, Web browser
Available in 32 languages
License Proprietary
Websitewww.instagram.com

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Last Updated : 26/03/25, 07:02 AM

Instagram: From Burbn to Global Phenomenon Instagram's journey began in 2010 with Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger's Burbn, a location-based check-in app. Recognizing its similarity to Foursquare, they pivoted to a photo-sharing platform, rebranding it as Instagram. Initial seed funding of $500,000 fu...

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