About Instagram Launched
Instagram launched on 6 October 2010, created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger — it gained 1 million users within two months, was acquired by Facebook for $1 billion in 2012, and transformed photography and social media culture worldwide.
Use the live elapsed counter at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds have passed since 6 October 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days since Instagram launched?
The live counter on this page shows the exact number of days since Instagram launched on 6 October 2010, updating every second.
How many years since Instagram launched?
The live counter on this page shows the exact years and days since Instagram launched in 2010. The years figure updates in real time.
How many weeks since Instagram launched?
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What day of the week was the launch of Instagram?
The launch of Instagram was on a Wednesday, 6 October 2010.
When is the next anniversary of the launch of Instagram?
The anniversary of the launch of Instagram falls each year on 6 October. The stats box above shows exactly how many days until the next one.