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Instagram^[3] is a popular social media^[2] platform known for its photo and video sharing features. It was initiated as a project called Burbn by Kevin Systrom in October 2009, and then rebranded as Instagram in October 2010. The platform experienced rapid growth, surpassing 1 million registrations by December 2010 and reaching 10 million monthly active users^[1] by September 2011. Instagram secured significant funding over the years and was eventually acquired by Facebook^[4] for approximately US$1 billion in April 2012. It has continually evolved its product offering, introducing features such as hashtags, video sharing, and algorithm-driven posts. Despite facing some controversies, Instagram has maintained steady user growth and expansion, hitting 400 million monthly active users by September 2015.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ active users. "Active Users" is a term that refers to individuals who engage with an online platform or application during a specific time period. This term is pivotal in various sectors including business, academia, and research. In business, metrics related to active users aid in predicting growth trends, customer engagement, and potential revenue streams. In academia and research, studying active user behavior contributes to the understanding of online behavioral patterns. Ethical considerations around active users shed light on the importance of informed consent, data privacy, and confidentiality in the online realm. There are also technical challenges in defining and accurately measuring active users due to varying practices across different companies. Additionally, active user data plays a crucial role in predictive analytics and policy considerations regarding technology use and online safety.

2. ↑ social media. Social media is a broad term encompassing a variety of digital tools and platforms that facilitate the sharing of information and the creation of virtual communities. Emerging from early systems like PLATO and ARPANET, it has evolved into modern platforms like Facebook and Twitter. These platforms offer unique features that differentiate them from traditional media, including the ability for users to generate content and engage in dialogic communication. They cater to over 100 million users globally and offer different forms of services, such as messaging apps and collaborative content creation platforms. The use of social media has far-reaching impacts on individuals, society, and businesses, influencing everything from marketing practices to political processes. However, it's also associated with ethical concerns, such as the spread of misinformation and potential addiction.

Timeline of Instagram (Wikipedia)

Below is a timeline of the social networking service Instagram.

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