Talk:Instagram/Archive 1

AfD
I hope my changes were sufficient to save this article from deletion. The information is barebones, but accurate. aszekely (talk) 20:31, 29 April 2011 (UTC)

Updated the article for accuracy from an official source. Jzollman (talk) 20:56, 5 October 2011 (UTC)

Terms of use
The Instagram section currently contains a rather lengthy paragraph on the subject of Instagram's Terms of Service. It is very important for the TOS information to be conveyed in this article; however the current text seems to be copied verbatim from Instagram's website. What do others think about rephrasing this text to paraphras tos View Private Instagram Profile (essentially, going for brevity without sacrificing accuracy)? Jeff Bedford (talk) 18:06, 8 May 2012 (UTC)


 * Your suggestion sounds excellent to me. — Charles Edwin Shipp (talk) 18:00, 10 September 2013 (UTC)

Also, could there be a look up as to pornography/indecent photos within the terms of use? IbinjaminSpirit (talk) 17:50, 6 April 2014 (UTC)

Trends
I noticed that this page for Instagram has no mention of the trends that have sprouted and become popular through Instagram, like the weekend hashtag challenge, "throw back thursdays", and "the rich kids of instagram". I thought that it would be interesting to include and comment on these trends to provide a better idea of what really goes on within the Instagram community. LeSeine (talk) 22:11, 16 August 2012 (UTC)leSeine
 * If you can find a reliable source detailing these trends, then be bold and add the info! David  1217  What I've done 21:25, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
 * No, that's not enough. Just because someone is using Instagram, and starting a trend, and that trend gets some "human interest" article, does not mean it belongs in this article. WP:DUE applies here. We would need to show that any given trend is of significant importance to the bigger history of Instagram, not just that it happened to spike enough to reach mainstream media one day. Qwyrxian (talk) 03:00, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
 * Though you can argue that any given trend may not be of any significant importance to the overall history of Instagram, I do believe that they do show and say a great deal about the Instagram community - perhaps, even Instagram culture. I thought that providing some insight into the kinds of trends that form within that community would be an interesting category to add to the article to provide a greater understanding of how Instagram works and how participants are connected with one another.  For example, I think that the Weekend Hashtag Project is a project that truly encompasses so much of what Instagram is about. LeSeine (talk) 23:25, 19 August 2012 (UTC)leSeine
 * Also, it is under the 'Popularity' section of the article, so I thought listing trends would be appropriate. I thought that the 'Musicians' subsection also displayed somewhat of a trend that is very similar to the way the Weekend Hashtag Project works. LeSeine (talk) 23:31, 19 August 2012 (UTC)leSeine

Confused
"Following the revert changes to previously available terms and conditions, under the San Diego-based law, the company itself fill the class action lawsuit against the changes of the terms and conditions which had made last week that has breached the privacy of the user’s photo" asdfsdf Could this sentence be any more confusing? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.72.157.115 (talk • contribs)


 * It makes absolutely no sense, nor does the other lawsuit info added. I don't have time to summarize it right now, and I'm not even certain it's important enough to go in at all; we don't report on every single lawsuit that a company faces, especially not right after the suit is filed. At a minimum the sections need to be rephrased, but, more likely, we should just leave the info out for now until we know that this will be a longterm, important part of Instagram history. I'm moving all of the info and refs here in case anyone wants to work on it. Qwyrxian (talk) 11:07, 27 December 2012 (UTC)

Following the revert changes to previously available terms and conditions, under the San Diego-based law, the company itself fill the class action lawsuit against the changes of the terms and conditions which had made last week that has breached the privacy of the user’s photo.
 * From lead

Following the revert changes to terms and conditions which had made in 2010, the company itself faced the class action lawsuit against the changes of the terms and conditions which had made last week. The San Diego-based law firm claims that user’s rights had been forfeited even the user has removed their accounts from Instagram.
 * From body


 * Refs

Android controversy?
Should there be a section on the criticism Instagram got when they released a version of it on Android back in April 2012? I think it would show an interesting relationship between iPhone and Android users, and the overall class warfare prevalent in the US. If you didn't know, when it was released on Android, many iPhone fans complained that "we would see poor people food" in their social network. It illustrates the current class issues modern America still deals with. Thoughts? 50.36.94.209 (talk) 23:43, 25 April 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.36.94.209 (talk) 23:40, 25 April 2013 (UTC)
 * WP:BEBOLD...or I'll work on it tonight. Some sources: — Theopolisme  (  talk  )  11:02, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

Related products...
The section Instagram smells a bit too promo-y for my liking, and is mainly sourced to one (old) MacWorld article. I'm inclined to remove it, but I'd like the community's input. — Theopolisme (  talk  )  12:30, 14 April 2013 (UTC)
 * I think there should be some definitely related items to drive home how many accessories there are. 100 Cameras needs to be removed as there are many apps that can directly export to IG Glman99  &#9778;&#9779;&#9782;    (talk)  15:27, 15 April 2013 (UTC)
 * I agree wholeheartedly. I'll look around for a comprehensive IG accessories article—numbers would be great, and any of the more quirky accessories should definitely stay in (provided they've been covered in reliable sources, of course). — Theopolisme (  talk  )  15:39, 15 April 2013 (UTC)
 * I agree with you. New worl (talk) 00:31, 13 May 2013 (UTC)

Error in Infobox software - Stable release - Citation tags shown
Hi, there's an error in the Infobox software, the tags of the citation sources are shown, but I don't know how to fix it :( --AlbertJB (talk) 08:18, 22 July 2013 (UTC)


 * The Anonymouse (talk) 04:16, 23 July 2013 (UTC)

Can you send an Instagram to a LinkedIn discussion group?
The first footnote reference in the article is getting old (2010) and says you can filter and send to several social media networks: such as, "social networking services, such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Flickr." What about LinkedIn? -- Charles Edwin Shipp (talk) 23:38, 23 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Charles, no (at least not directly -- there obviously third party solutions that add more sharing options, but these are not in the standard application). Currently, you can share your photos on a photo-by-photo basis on Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter. [...] Going forward, we plan on supporting additional services but have nothing else to announce at this time (Instagram FAQ).  Theopolisme ( talk )  00:29, 24 October 2013 (UTC)

Thanks Theopolisme. I am also studying Instagram help and blog information. I've learned that videos can also be added: "Where will my video appear on Instagram? Like photos you share, your video will appear on your profile and in-feed." — Charles Edwin Shipp (talk) 19:20, 26 October 2013 (UTC)

Emily White has the vision to turn an Instagram profit in a year
Emily White comes to Instagram for her vision. She creates a corporate message and slogan: "Capture and share the world's moments!" — Charles Edwin Shipp (talk) 05:38, 9 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Okay, a corporate leader has a corporate slogan. How do you believe that should go into the article in a neutral way? Qwyrxian (talk) 06:13, 9 September 2013 (UTC)
 * ✅ — Good comment, Qwyrxian. I was going to quote Dragnet Joe Friday, "Just the facts, ..., just the facts."  Good job adding the new paragraph, Soulparadox.  I'm sure there will be more to add as Instagram finds a larger 'footprint' in the coming year. — Charles Edwin Shipp (talk) 18:47, 9 September 2013 (UTC)

FYI: Continuing the path to profitability, after being aquired by Facebook, here's the first of an ad campaign: — Charles Edwin Shipp (talk) 04:11, 3 November 2013 (UTC)
 * http://www.ibtimes.com/instagram-features-its-first-ad-did-anyone-notice-1452816
 * http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/instagrams-ad-hits-feeds-amid-mixed-reviews/story?id=20758556
 * http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/instagram-starts-showing-advertisements/articleshow/25110607.cms
 * http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426690,00.asp (Amongst a dozen ads, PC magazine writes a negative article about ads.)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 December 2013
Hi, I've noticed that there is no mention of the app situation for BlackBerry_10. In BlackBerry World (right now) there are several apps for people to use Instagram. The most obvious being "BlackGram", its made by AppStars, and it allows pretty much all functionality. There are also several "viewer" type apps. Can you correct or enhance the Wikipedia entry on Instagram to show the BlackBerry_10 devices have access to a functional app for Instagram. More details here http://crackberry.com/blackgram-updated-loads-improvements

62.208.147.211 (talk) 13:49, 24 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Yes check.svg Done I've added this information to the lead, with a link directly to that app on Blackberry World. -- El Hef  ( Meep? ) 15:48, 24 December 2013 (UTC)

iPad capabilities
I couldn't write this myself, but could you try to add information about the iPad not able to upload videos onto Instagram? Thanks BrandonWu (talk) 21:22, 31 December 2013 (UTC)

Screenshot
Please don't post screenshots with you own profiles' or non-popular profiles. If you want to take a screenshot take it for notable profiles like @playstation or @instagram --Kuwaity26 (talk) 20:01, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 March 2014
In the section history please replace: "In its largest acquisition deal to date" with: "In its second largest acquisition deal to date"

WhatsApp has been acquired by facebook for a higher valuation. references: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WhatsApp http://www.forbes.com/sites/adamhartung/2014/02/24/zuckerbergs-3-smart-leadership-lessons-from-facebook-buying-whatsapp/

Kirkite (talk) 12:56, 20 March 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Sam Sailor Sing 18:46, 21 March 2014 (UTC)

Response to request to give filter descriptions

 * Normal: No filter applied
 * Amaro: Adds light to an image, with the focus on the centre.
 * Mayfair: Applies a warm pink tone, subtle vignetting to brighten the photograph center and a thin black border
 * Rise: Adds a 'glow' to the image, with softer lighting of the subject.
 * Hudson: Creates an 'icy' illusion with heightened shadows, cool tint and dodged center..
 * Valencia: Fades the image by increasing exposure and warming the colors, to give it an antique feel
 * X-Pro II: Increases color vibrance with a golden tint, high contrast and slight vignette added to the edges.
 * Sierra: Gives a faded, softer look.
 * Willow: A monocramatic filter with subtle purple tones and a translucent white border.
 * Lo-fi: Enriches color and adds strong shadows through the use of saturation and 'warming' the temperature.
 * Earlybird: Gives photographs an older look with a sepia tint and warm temperature.
 * Sutro: Burns photo edges, increases highlights and shadows dramatically with a focus on purple and brown colors.
 * Toaster: Ages the image by 'burning' the centre and adds a dramatic vignette.
 * Brannan: Increases contrast and exposure and adds a metallic tint.
 * Inkwell: Direct shift to black and white - no extra editing.
 * Walden: Increases exposure and adds a yellow tint.
 * Hefe: High contrast and saturation, with a similar effect to Lo-Fi but not quite as dramatic.
 * Nashville: Warms the temperature, lowers contrast and increases exposure to give a light 'pink' tint - making it feel 'nostalgic'.
 * 1977: The increased exposure with a red tint gives the photograph a rosy, brighter, faded look.
 * Kelvin: Increases saturation and temperature to give it a radiant 'glow'.

Morganglick (talk) 15:05, 10 April 2014 (UTC)

Kodak Instamatic
It says: "A distinctive feature is that it confines photos to a square shape, similar to Kodak Instamatic and Polaroid images"

Kodak Instamatic pictures were not square (126 and 110 film). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.170.1.2 (talk • contribs) 22:06, 8 August 2014‎
 * 126 film is square. --McGeddon (talk) 21:33, 8 August 2014 (UTC)


 * You're right for 126 film but 110 film (13 × 17 mm) isn't square.

Semi-protected edit request on 10 September 2014
Instagram haven't accepted the deal with facebbok. Like said the french wikipedia article about instagram ( http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instagram#Controverses ) they refused it in december 2012 because facebook don't respect the therme of the contract

80.185.68.173 (talk) 09:53, 10 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Reliable sources such as Forbes, Wall Street Journal and others all state that Instagram has been bought by Facebook. In addition to that, the section on the french wikipedia you linked to does not contain any mention of facebook, it only mentions critisism for censorship.--Snaevar (talk) 20:10, 10 September 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 October 2014
GIMME PERMISSION TO EDIT STUFF MOTHERFUCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cokecan21 (talk) 14:48, 28 October 2014 (UTC)

❌ This is not the right page to request additional user rights. If you want to suggest a change, please request this, politely, in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ". Please also cite reliable sources to back up your request. - Arjayay (talk) 15:00, 28 October 2014 (UTC)

Changing lede to say it's for mobile devices, i.e., not computers
I find it kind of funny that Instagram does not have an application for computers. I'm thinking of changing the lede sentence as follows (see italics):
 * Instagram is an online photo-sharing, video-sharing and social networking service for mobile devices that enables its users to take pictures and videos, apply digital filters to them, and share them on a variety of social networking services, such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Flickr.

However, I suppose anyone can sign up online with a computer so they can comment on and follow users? Raquel Baranow (talk) 19:23, 13 February 2014 (UTC)
 * Nope, can't log in (sign up) without downloading a mobile application. **Confused** Raquel Baranow (talk) 19:53, 13 February 2014 (UTC)
 * You can download to your computer a program such as BlueStacks, which allows you to follow users and comment on their photos. Also note, the lede was changed. Raquel Baranow (talk) 18:58, 13 November 2014 (UTC)

Merger proposal
I propose that Instagram Shop be merged with Instagram. The content in the Instagram Shop article could easily be condensed to a small section in the Instagram article commenting on the phenomenon of people selling goods using Instagram. Jc86035 (talk • contributions) Use &#123;&#123;ping&#124;Jc86035&#125;&#125; to reply to me 10:44, 22 March 2015 (UTC)

I do not think that Instagram Shop should be merged with Instagram. First, Instagram Shop actually is a phenomenon or commercial activity among Instagram users, but not an function provided by Instagram officially. Second, the information in Instagram should mainly focus on the official function and the major feature of Instagram itself. It will be better to creat a link of Instagram Shop in the "See also" part of Instagram, so that people can link to Instagram Shop to have more knowledge. Alvinz00 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Alvinz00 (talk • contribs) 12:45, 22 March 2015 (UTC)

I aGree with Alvinz00 and i don't think it should be merged! aGastya   &#9993; let's talk about it  :)  03:45, 26 March 2015 (UTC)

I disagree. I think Instagram Shop doesn't meet notability guidelines and the article itself is of very low quality. The fact that some people use Instagram as a shopfront could be stated as a single sentence and if any link were needed, it would be to the article that talks about using social media as a marketing and store-front tool as a general concept and not specific to Instagram. Orayzio (talk) 18:39, 11 May 2015 (UTC)

removed Category:Free mobile software
A free software is not just available to download free of charge. I don't think Instagram is a free software so I removed the category. --Quest for Truth (talk) 09:33, 23 June 2015 (UTC)
 * And I restored it. There is no other reasonable definition of "free software" other thsn "free of charge". BMK (talk) 09:37, 23 June 2015 (UTC)
 * "Freeware" is the term for a software which is "free of charge", and should not be confused with "free software". The word "free" in "free software" refers to "freedom", as in "freedom of speech". Users are allowed to freely modify and distribute the modified version of a free software. The developer of Instagram does not give their users such freedom, so Instagram should not be called a free software. --Quest for Truth (talk) 10:07, 23 June 2015 (UTC)
 * Yes, Category:Free mobile software is a subcat of Category:Free software which defines itself as "a category of articles relating to software that meets The Free Software Definition". --McGeddon (talk) 10:15, 23 June 2015 (UTC)

Delete Pheed
Hello. Pheed is a spamming company that trys to spam websites. Please delete " such as Pheed, a multi-media social sharing platform launched in November 2012 that gained more new users than any other app in the U.S. the week that Instagram changed its terms of service.[46]" because I am almost certin that was written in by one of Pheed staff. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.61.162.186 (talk) 02:01, 30 May 2015 (UTC)
 * This whole paragraph does seem a bit excessive and unlikely to pass the WP:10YEARS test, I've cut it back to just "former users switched to other Instagram-like services, which reported an increase in usage". --McGeddon (talk) 10:28, 23 June 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 July 2015
Related products and services

*    Hashtag Pirate is a service that allows to search instagram with multiple hashtags, lets say you would like to see certain images in Madrid, you search for #madrid #Selfie & guess what? Our search will filter & show you those selfies in madrid! We took instagram search to another level. *    100 Cameras in 1 is an app available for iPhone users that provides additional effects for photos uploaded to Instagram.[107] *    6tag is an official alternate client Instagram for Windows Phone developed by Rudy Huyn. Often the app is considered better than the official, it has constant updates.[108][109] *    iGrann is an unofficial alternate Instagram client for BlackBerry 10 developed by Adrian Sacchi.[110] *    Inst10 is an unofficial alternate Instagram client for BlackBerry 10 developed by Nemory Studios.[111] *    Carousel, for Macs, is an app that provides a live feed of Instagram on the Mac.[107] *    Gramatica – is an app that gives Instagram users additional photo album options, such as: pinch/zoom, hide photo, and create lists. *    Hyperlapse - an app that allows users to create digitally stabilized time-lapse videos.[112] *    Iconosquare is a free app that provides personal statistics related to Instagram, including number of followers, likes, and comments, along with usage statistics.[107] *    Instagram & Printing – Instaprint offers a device which can be rented for social gatherings that allows users to print photographs on Instagram.[107] Printsgram allows a user's Instagram collection to be printed as a poster or stickers.[107] *    Instamap is an app available for iPad that allows users of Instagram to find photos based on their location or a hashtag. Results can be displayed in a gallery or linked to a map.[107] *    Picfx - a photography app that provides over 100 effects, textures and frames and allows one to share h finished photo on social networks *    Printic - an app which offers one of the easiest ways to print and share Instagram pictures from an iPhone. Pictures come in a vintage 3x4 inches (7.62x10.16 cm) format, with an orange envelope and a message for the recipient.[107] *    Socialmatic – a prototype physical digital camera, which housing is designed to look like the Instagram icon. The camera is designed with 16 GB of storage, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability, the ability to interface with the Instagram app, and the ability to produce color prints.

HashtagPirate (talk) 10:28, 7 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Looks like an attempt to promote Hashtag pirate. No WP:RS provided, no sources really, your link is to an email account. Cannolis (talk) 10:34, 7 July 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 August 2015
Change A distinctive feature is that it confines photos to a square shape, similar to Kodak Instamatic and Polaroid images, in contrast to the 4:3 aspect ratio typically used by mobile device cameras.

to

An original distinctive feature was that it confined photos to a square shape, similar to Kodak Instamatic and Polaroid images, in contrast to the 4:3 aspect ratio typical used by mobile device cameras. In August 2015, version 7.5 of the was released, allowing users to post photos captured in portrait or landscape orientation.

Davidjschloss (talk) 17:30, 29 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done, thanks. Altamel (talk) 17:07, 30 August 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 February 2016
Hi! Instagram just came out with a new account switch feature.

Here's what I wrote:

On the morning of February 9th, 2016, Instagram announced a new feature—account switching. The new feature allows users to switch between multiple without having to log out. It was first introduced in November of 2015 but didn’t stay for long. The new addition was only available to a select few of lucky users and is slowly being available to all users. Previously, users would have to log out of one account and log back into another account to access the secondary account but with this new feature, users can stay logged in and simply switch back and forth between their accounts.

Users can access this feature by going to Settings on their profile. At the very bottom of the page, there is an option that says “Add Account”. Users enter their details and have access to their other accounts. Accounts can be switches by tapping on the username at the top. A total of 5 accounts can be added through this feature.

Although there is a large amount of excitement from users, some people are worried about the encouragement of false self-image. With multiple accounts that can be so easily switched between, many fear that young users may only present a false “carefully edited, jealousy-inducing persona” to the public through one account while sharing ‘not-as-glamorous’ photos with just a few close friends. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jinahlina (talk • contribs) 07:09, 10 February 2016 (UTC)

Navigation tools
Does anyone know if there are any released for this site other than starting at the most recent, viewing a bunch of textless dateless thumbnails (which only show number of likes/comments if you hover over) and scrolling down constantly to a 'load more' button?

Like for example a dated list, options from viewing from oldest to newest, the ability to view the text descriptions (or at least a portion of them, if they exist) in a big coalesced list?

I know text descrips and posting dates are available when clicking on the image but this doesn't help you locate them if you don't know where to look.

Even just knowing the dates of images without having to click on them would be nice. If I'm looking for "I remember they said this before August 10" it's like going in blind if you don't know where that image date begins. 184.145.18.50 (talk) 21:30, 13 February 2016 (UTC)
 * I understand your concerns, but this is a page for discussing the article about Instagram, not Instagram itself. Harryhenry1 (talk) 22:28, 13 February 2016 (UTC)
 * I suggest you take it to the Reference Desk. -- ChamithN   (talk)  22:36, 13 February 2016 (UTC)

Intsgram
My name is erin I'm trying to delted comments off of _finn.hudson capture video and I don't know how to delted them Girlmeetsworld8888 (talk) 00:44, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
 * We don't provide technical guidance here. This page is for discussions about improving the article. Try Instagram Help Center. -- ChamithN   (talk)  04:04, 27 February 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 April 2016
on the first paragraph it says 'The maximum duration for Instagram videos is 15 seconds' but the length of instagram videos is now 60 seconds

Aimee 101 (talk) 00:55, 19 April 2016 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. According to all that I've read, to include this Instagram link, it's still 3–15 seconds.  Stick to sources!  Paine   01:59, 20 April 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 May 2016
I was wondering if I could say this: "On May 11, 2016, Instagram unveiled a new look for it's app, especially a new logo. The new logo uses the same camera icon, only it's now on a rainbow background. The colors with in the app were changed to Black & White. The change was controversial; some users like this new UI design while others felt more comfortable with the old interface"

ThisIsBrandonZ (talk) 04:21, 13 May 2016 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ChamithN   (talk)  04:42, 13 May 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 June 2016
please add "Branding on Instagram" as a new chapter:

Branding on Instagram

Branding on Instagram is an action of creating identity of a company in terms of their products and services, and other emotional and non tangible consumer concerns via Instagram application. It is also considered as creating a relationship, companies’ image and dialogue with community via Instagram.

For companies, Instagram can be used as a tool to connect and communicate with customers and potential customers. The company can present a more personal picture of their brand, and by doing so the company conveys a more honest picture of itself. Methods

There are a number of methods a company can interact with their customer to reach new customers and maintain the relation with the already existing ones.

Creating a corporate account and manage content by publish pictures. Customers voluntarily follow the official account and engage in the company’s activities. The idea of the pictures lies on on-the-go or behind the scenes communication with the followers. By uploading pictures or videos in Instagram companies can do free marketing of their brands and products. Since users were willing to follow a certain brand, which match their tastes, efficiency of the communication and creating a bond with a customer on Instagram is high, giving a good opportunity for conversion marketing. Results of a study suggest that companies should create and share entertaining rather than useful content because the users participate in Instagram primarily for hedonic reasons. Furthermore, it points out that attracting followers is determined by the level of activeness of the company on Social Network Service over time.

Encouraging users to publish pictures of their brand and identify the picture with proper hashtag - Analysis of the biggest user’s participatory hash-tagging, which was the Weekend Hashtag Project (#WHP) resulted in suggested practices, which could drive the engagement of the followers. It included encouragement users to apply them to their previous experience, leave users some freedom in terms of interpretation and representation of the hashtag in their own way and provide users with appropriate feedback, which make them feel involved in the user community. According to a study, hedonic motivation is the most important driver of consumers’ intention to continue using social network service. Therefore companies should take into account that the interaction should create pleasure and enjoyment. A study shows that articles with visual information of eWOM has significantly higher ratings than the articles only with verbal information. These results prove that there is a greater influence of images than text in terms of eWOM.

Launching advertisement. They were introduced in the United States on November 1st, later on September 8th, 2015 ads became available in more than 30 countries. It includes sponsored posts but also 30-second video ads and the use of landscape dimension. Before, only 15-second video ads in square shape were allowed. The change lets the companies easily transfer their television commercials into Instagram ads. What distinguishes an ad on Instagram from other photos or videos is the “sponsored” mark. Instagram also introduced a new buying option called “Marquee” for these companies, who want to reach a large number of users very quickly. This option is useful for movie releases or big product launches. To increase conversion, Instagram also introduced a call-to-action button, which is only available for advertisement posts. This move was to benefit of Instagram’s investors, unfortunately some users complain about the number of ads and get annoyed. Everyone can create their own advertisement on Instagram, it’s possible for example with programs as advertisement creator, Power Editor and API advertisement.

Celebrity endorsement. Brands reward impactful users, who have a large number of followers to promote their products and influence consumer buying behavior. A number of criticisms arose around this practice because the customers can’t see who is behind a piece of content. The Federal Trade Commission guidelines don’t cover the product placement but the endorsement, difference between which can be difficult to define sometimes. There has been number of charges lied on companies, which deceived customers with paid advertising on Instagram.

Application for individual users, who get compensated for publishing pictures via a smartphone application. Users may get a commission when people shop using your link or based on the profile characteristics the brands invite the users to programs. There are numerous affiliate marketing networks for promotion, like ShareASale, Ebates or Stylinity.

Users engagement Instagram shows on average a higher interaction rate than other social media networks, which means that users are more active on Instagram than on other platforms. This in turn increases the possibility for successful marketing on Instagram in comparison to other social media platforms. Moreover, the GlobalWebIndex released an analysis of Instagram users that describes Instagram as attractive for advertisers because of its young and relatively affluent user base. Furthermore, advertisement on Instagram can be also connected with Facebook, since Facebook bought Instagram in 2012, which enables synergy effects by placing advertisement on both platforms. Therefore, Facebook itself offers business costumers guidance on how to turn advertisement on Instagram. US companies used Instagram for marketing purposes very early. At least since 2015 we can find a high growing number of European companies in several countries using Instagram as well. 33 % of the 500 global companies with the highest turnout used Instagram in 2015 for advertisement (company-to-consumer marketing) and branding.

Users purchase intensions A study shows that there are number of factors correlated with the purchase intentions of a customer on Instagram. A recreational message have a negative influence on users purchase intentions because the message might seem so interesting to the customers that they ignored the product itself. However, involvement in recreational messages have a positive impact on the purchase intention. Commercial advertisements and aspirational group activity on Instagram, i.e. certain celebrity’s post or recommendation of a product had a positive effect on purchase intention and users were willing to buy a product. The last factor that had a positive influence on customers’ purchase intentions was the ease of use the application itself. Nevertheless, utilitarian message, influence of direct reference groups and involvement in utilitarian messages didn’t have a notable effect on customers intensions to buy a product. To drive more conversion of their activities, companies may encourage more involvement in recreational messages by posting messages, which may appeal to the target group. As the study reveals, companies that don’t own Instagram accounts may launch commercial advertisement, which also has a positive influence on the purchase intension. Instagram is a low-cost and effective channel to communicate with its followers as followers are already interested in the brand itself. Regular and frequent updates on the brand and it’s products increase a brand awareness and purchase intentions.

Future features At the moment there is no special user-option for companies to create a business profile with imprint. Instagram is lately working on business profiles and will introduce it after a testing phase. On these business profiles users will have the option to contact the company by mail or private message inside the application, access to maps and directions and facilitate categorization of the business type. Moreover, the company had confirmed that business accounts will have a possibility of tracking posts results and buy ads directly from the mobile device. Another thing that is important for business users, and had been recently changed, is new explore feature, which sorting the content by trending hashtags and location. The company informs that soon the most popular pictures, with most likes are highlighted on the beginning. This means that users not necessarily will see newest posts, but most likely - posts of most popular users, that had specific hashtag or was made in searched location in order to show a trend created by collective group of people capture the world in the real time through their phones.

Wikiwikisquirrel (talk) 09:07, 22 June 2016 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Your piece seems to be very promotional towards companies advertising on Instagram. Here on Wikipedia, we try and provide facts in a neutral manner but your post is very speculative (especially about the future). Keep in mind that you should avoid original research at all times. You may rewrite your piece so that it is shorter, more concise and sourced entirely. 'Future features' should be removed from your request. I'm declining this for the moment; your edit request sounds to be advertising for Instagram and even providing guidance to companies on what the best way to advertise on Instagram is - this is not what Wikipedia is for. st170e talk 16:38, 28 June 2016 (UTC)

Video length
since the update, videos can now be longer than 15 seconds — Preceding unsigned comment added by 146.186.73.70 (talk) 18:54, 2 August 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 August 2016
The article says:

I received an email from Instagram on May 13, 2016 which said this

I suggest someone alter this, and in addition complete article check for plagiarism. It would honestly be in Wikipedia's best interest considering the page about Instagram plagiarizes Instagram.

Cheers, 73.88.221.73 (talk) 16:30, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
 * ✅ - I've cut the icon details as unremarkable in the scheme of things, and flagged "updated app design" as vague. What actually changed? --McGeddon (talk) 19:15, 2 August 2016 (UTC)

Criticism section?
No criticism section? A lot of people seem to have realised that Instagram effects are derivative and tacky by now. 31.53.189.225 (talk) 02:32, 5 December 2012 (UTC)
 * As a general rule, {[WP:NPOV]] recommends against criticism sections. However, if there has been legitimate criticism published in reliable sources (i.e., not forums, not blogs), then we can consider inclusion somewhere in the article. Qwyrxian (talk) 02:54, 5 December 2012 (UTC)

You cannot sign up for Instagram on their website. I thought that belonged there somehow 98.221.181.197 (talk) 05:31, 4 February 2013 (UTC)
 * You need a secondary source discussing the matter: i.e., evidence that a reliable source has said that this is important information in some way. Qwyrxian (talk) 05:33, 4 February 2013 (UTC)


 * I totally agree with you, Qwyrxian. I don't think it is relevant to have a Criticism section without citing a reliable source. Also, even if this section is included, I believe it has to be in the most neutral point of view possible. Cheers, Zalunardo8 (talk) 13:40, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 13 YEARS OlD — Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.178.149.52 (talk) 06:10, 20 December 2013 (UTC)

Here is a link for "Free the nipple"

Plus you can link the "Criticism of Facebook" article since there has been an acquisition lately.

Also, why I cannot edit this page directly? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 95.139.207.93 (talk) 15:42, 27 August 2016 (UTC)

My criticism of instagram is that you can not edit the description once you post it. (I'd love to edit my typo and other mistakes.) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.40.95.254 (talk) 22:45, 4 February 2014 (UTC)
 * Article talk pages are for discussing improvements to the article, not for general discussion of the topic. - Sum mer PhD  (talk) 05:05, 5 February 2014 (UTC)
 * Article talk pages are for discussing improvements to the article, not for general discussion of the topic. - Sum mer PhD  (talk) 05:05, 5 February 2014 (UTC)

Instagram Info
The information describing the Instagram platform and how it is used is very good. The history section was interesting and contained information that was new to me. I also liked how there was a description of majority of the filters Instagram features. However, I think there could have been a description explaining how you are able to edit your own photographs by adjusting the lighting, brightness, and contrast to add on to the filters. The "Trends" are also vague and out of date. There are more popular hashtags and trends being used than the ones presented. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 8.41.197.222 (talk) 17:43, 30 September 2016 (UTC)

More Detail/Missing Information about Instagram Stories
Hello,

I am currently doing an exercise in class right now based on critiquing Wikipedia pages. When looking at the "Instagram Stories" section, I noticed that there is not much information on what 'stories' are. A more descriptive explanation of what 'Instagram Stories' are might help people understand what is interesting and special about using this feature on Instagram. It might help to add/explain pictures as an example of what it looks like when posting a story to your Instagram page. As well, a bit more information instructing how to use Instagram 'stories' may be beneficial to people who are not very technology savvy.

--Ssmart09 (talk) 17:02, 3 October 2016 (UTC)

slight reword to eliminate bias
"In 2013, Instagram grew by 23%, while Facebook, as the parent company, only grew by 3%.[19]" seems aggressive/biased. please consider instead:

"In 2013, Instagram grew by 23%. By comparison, during the same period, the parent company Facebook grew by 3%.[19]"

It might also be nice to say if the growth to which you are referring is stock-price, number of employees, income, or other. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.70.179.58 (talk) 18:52, 12 October 2016 (UTC)

Windows Phone App
Instagram has released a Windows Phone app. Currently in Beta, it is the official app:

http://blog.instagram.com/post/67574689360/instagramforwindowsphone

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/instagram-beta/3222a126-7f20-4273-ab4a-161120b21aea — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ieatfishes (talk • contribs) 20:08, 20 November 2013 (UTC)

Also there is very little talk about the Instagram app for Windows 10 Mobile on the main section of the Article. Dre~ (talk) 02:32, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

Request for edit page.
Would like to add Windows 10 Mobile information.

Please edit this: "Support for the app is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android handsets," and add this to it. "Support for the app is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Windows 10 Mobile and Android handsets, " Dre~ (talk) 02:39, 14 October 2016 (UTC)


 * Source?  JTP ( talk • contribs) 15:01, 14 October 2016 (UTC)

here is the source Introducing Instagram to Windows 10 Moible Also on the Windows store. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dre Waters (talk • contribs) 15:40, 14 October 2016 (UTC) Fact, Now Instagram is now available on WIndows 10 Tablets and Windows 10 mobile. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/instagram/9nblggh5l9xt (look at release notes :) Dre~ (talk) 03:08, 16 October 2016 (UTC)
 * Padlock-silver-open.svg Not done: According to the page's protection level you should be able to edit the page yourself. If you seem to be unable to, please reopen the request with further details. — Andy W. ( talk ) 05:51, 18 October 2016 (UTC)

Instagram porn
Why was Jed Ismael looking up porn on the site? Was it professional or personal curiosity?173.86.10.115 (talk) 19:56, 19 October 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 November 2016
Facebook is not the developer. Facebook is the acquirer. So change the Developer tag to Parent.

Bhuvie (talk) 21:48, 2 November 2016 (UTC)
 * Please see the documentation for Template:Infobox software to suggest a reasonable param for encapsulating the information. — Andy W. ( talk ) 00:25, 4 November 2016 (UTC)

Negative effects of Instagram on self-esteem
Although the Instagram application has many positive attributes, such as enabling users to create a wall to portray their life through pictures and videos, it can also have a negative impact on certain users. Due to the fact that social media plays a prominent role in today’s society nation wide, one could assume that the younger audience, whom are the targets for these media corporations, are using the Instagram application on a daily basis. As early studies show, adolescents are easily influenced by the media industry, however, with its influences not always being positive. Since these social media applications are becoming more and more popular, it is important to study the effects they may have on the individuals using them because some research suggests that using social media regularly is correlated to a lower perception of oneself. Though the Instagram application allows users to express themselves to their followers through photos and videos, the constant exposure to photo-shopped pictures of popular Instagram accounts, creates a sense of envy and a reduced sense of life satisfaction within certain individuals using the app. With the ability to access these accounts at the touch of a button, users are constantly comparing themselves to others, whether it be their appearance, lifestyle or clothing which could result in the detriment of one’s self-esteem. Unlike other social media applications, such as Facebook, Instagram allows you to follow celebrity accounts, without them following you back. Considering that for most celebrities, posting an Instagram picture benefits them financially, many of them are posting daily, thus constantly bombarding the average user with reminders of their adventurous lives in different countries every week, and their ‘flawless’ appearance from their photo-shoots. Members of society, and more particularly those that frequent social media tend to follow two patterns of comparison, either downward or upward comparisons. Downward consists of comparing oneself to social groups who they believe are beneath them, in order to feel a sense of satisfaction. However, the majority of individuals make use of upward comparison, meaning comparing oneself to those who you view as superior or above you. Either or, both forms of comparisons can have a negative effect on the user’s self-report and self-worth. In today’s society, your popularity on social media becomes a competition within individuals and groups. People focus on the amount of followers they have and the amount of likes they get to define their worth. Some even go to the extreme of buying their followers to seem more popular and delete photos if they do not reach the amount of likes they were expecting or desire. People believe that in order to get the sufficient amount of likes on their picture or video, they must alter the original photo by adding one of the twenty-four filters and using the editing tools. The overuse of the filters proves that an excessive amount of individuals do not feel comfortable posting a photo of themselves in their natural state, and feel like the edited picture will get them more likes and comments. In 2014, a campaign to raise money for breast cancer, called “No Makeup nomination” required women to post a “selfie” (portrait of oneself) with, obviously enough, no makeup. This trend lasted approximately two weeks, which millions of girls worldwide participated in. This social fad confirms that the majority of women will only post a natural photo of themselves without makeup whenever they feel like they will not be judged, for it is a societal trend. Although females seem to be more effected by the negative impacts of Instagram, males do also face some form of pressure to look like the Instagram models that have corrupted the application, whom have created an unrealistic image of what a healthy body should look like. With all the stresses in the millennial generations lives, it is unfortunate that social media is another factor that could lead to more harmful issues such as depression and anxiety. Overall, one could agree that the benefits of Instagram include expressing yourself, and virtually staying in contact with family and friends through pictures, however, its effects can be detrimental to one’s self-worth and confidence. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sydneylandry (talk • contribs) 00:22, 10 November 2016 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Also, please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Wikipedia is not a place for original research. — Andy W. ( talk ) 01:03, 10 November 2016 (UTC)

Snapchat
In the last sentence of the third paragraph (in introduction), there is a random mention of Snapchat. It doesn't appear to be comparison of Instagram to Snapchat, it looks more like a typo. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.59.202.239 (talk) 22:07, 2 December 2016 (UTC)

Number of users at acquisition
The Wikipedia article reads "The service rapidly gained popularity, with over 100 million active users as of April 2012[14][15]" But one of the footnotes leads only to the Instagram press release archive's main page, and the other points to a 2013 article on Instagram after the acquisition.

This Wall Street Journal article published at the time of the acquisition says 30 million users: http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303815404577333840377381670 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.95.138.26 (talk) 02:51, 13 December 2016 (UTC)

New icon
I'm not sure a negative reaction from users to a new app icon really qualifies as controversy... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 73.73.251.44 (talk) 04:51, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 February 2017
Instagraaaamm (talk) 10:46, 7 February 2017 (UTC)

mmer_photos is some of the new acounts in 2016 More importantly, you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article. - Arjayay (talk) 14:13, 7 February 2017 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: as you have not requested a specific change in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ".

Growth
What does "In 2013, Instagram grew by 23%, while Facebook, as the parent company, only grew by 3%" mean? Growth in earning, profit, employees, users, or some other test?Royalcourtier (talk) 00:12, 2 March 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 March 2017
Can you change this source link back from:


 * https://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887324577304579059230069305894-lMyQjAxMTAzMDAwODEwNDgyWj.html

To:


 * http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887324577304579059230069305894-lMyQjAxMTAzMDAwODEwNDgyWj.html

please? They redirect to the "sign up/subscribe" page. 103.199.137.190 (talk) 00:20, 17 March 2017 (UTC)


 * ✅ Thanks! —   IVORK  Discuss 03:38, 17 March 2017 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 1 April 2017
In the section Related products and services Add Layout under Facebook owned Layout from Instagram lets you easily combine multiple photos into single image.

Source: Instagram blog Shruti2609 (talk) 21:01, 1 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Blogs are generally not reliable sources. Saku ura Cart elet   Talk 01:57, 12 April 2017 (UTC)

Instagram or Snapchat?
The third paragraph begins with a statement about "Snapchat" that I think is really about "Instagram". But I am not sure. --Haruo (talk) 16:00, 22 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Thank you for noticing that! Awkward, haha. Sorry! Fixed. LocalNet (talk) 16:03, 22 April 2017 (UTC)

Snapchat-like
I'm here to resolve the dispute on whether Instagram Stories is a "Snapchat-like" feature based on your revert. Yes, it's clear Instagram Stories resembles Snapchat Stories, even the name is exactly the same. However, is it exactly the same in every way? The design is clearly a bit different, and the way it works is not the same (e.g. If the image or video was selected from the photo library, it won't tell that to everyone like Snapchat did. Now, we can say that it's just similar, and whether it's similar is pretty subjective. Moreover, sources are not always right, even if they are considered reliable. We only cite sources for facts, not opinions, the author's opinion isn't a fact. We can't assume that everyone agrees that it's a "Snapchat-like" feature. See WP:ASSERT and WP:POV. Hayman30 (talk) 11:20, 24 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi Thank you for starting a discussion on the talk page! You're making good argumentation, and I agree with your reasoning here. We can remove the "Snapchat-like" text from the section, and we should probably also remove the text from the lead too? :) LocalNet (talk) 12:18, 24 April 2017 (UTC)
 * There's one in the lead? Hayman30 (talk) 12:20, 24 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Oh yeah saw it. Hayman30 (talk) 12:21, 24 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Hehe, yeah. We should probably remove both. LocalNet (talk) 12:22, 24 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Yep. Hayman30 (talk) 12:23, 24 April 2017 (UTC)

Just one error I didn't discover until now. Without the comparison being made in the section, the sudden notice of "surpassing Snapchat's user growth" makes almost no sense. Can I suggest writing "In August 2016, Instagram launched Instagram Stories, a feature which allows users to take photos, add effects and layers, and add them to their Instagram story. Images uploaded to a user's story expire after 24 hours. The media noted the feature's similarities to Snapchat." (emphasis added by me) for explanatory context? LocalNet (talk) 12:34, 24 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Sure, that fulfills WP:ASSERT. Hayman30 (talk) 12:40, 24 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks! :) LocalNet (talk) 12:41, 24 April 2017 (UTC)

"Photographic filters"
Hi everybody! I'm not personally an active Instagram user, so I need feedback from someone who is regarding the "Photographic filters" section. Are details on individual filters valuable to this article, or would a short description to explain filters suffice? The problem with its current setup is obviously the lack of sources. But throwing WP:V out the window for a moment, I'm not sure it's a highly debatable topic anyway. Sources are definitely always preferred, but I don't personally picture anyone saying "WRONG!". I could be mistaken, however, and the information does need sources. But first questions first, anybody here active users who feel it either does or doesn't need detailed explanations? LocalNet (talk) 14:48, 28 April 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 June 2017
just wanted to make some needed changes, can't get into it right now Venge253 (talk) 17:20, 2 June 2017 (UTC)
 * Not clear what type of changes you actually think are needed. Please write in a format of "Change X to Y". Thanks. LocalNet (talk) 17:24, 2 June 2017 (UTC)

Comment
Instagram was founded 7 years ago not '6'. Please update. Slug like you (talk) 09:08, 29 June 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi That infobox has the date in a format that automatically updates its age. As we are not in October 2017 yet, Instagram hasn't yet turned 7 years old. LocalNet (talk) 09:14, 29 June 2017 (UTC)

Shadowban on Instagram
There has been recent discussions about the shadowban that Instagram have released the past few months.

The shadowban means that Instagram has censored some of the information that is being posted to prevent unwanted content. This does mean that if you use a hashtag that has been highlighted on these posts your post too may be blocked regardless of the content of your post.

This also can lead to your whole account being blocked if you continue to use these banned hashtags. The thing about the shadowban is you may not know why or that it has even happened to you until you realise your followers are not increasing. Social Treats (talk) 18:11, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
 * Hi While I did find a few results when searching for "instagram shadowban", I could not find enough from reliable sources. They seem to be personal blogs and promotional websites. Furthermore, please be aware that the name of your Wikipedia account is "Social Treats" and you linked to your own website above, which is a clear conflict-of-interest. LocalNet (talk) 18:45, 28 June 2017 (UTC)
 * New information has surfaced supporting the addition of "Shadowbanning", including The Next Web and Mic. I will try to write something in the article. :) LocalNet (talk) 13:51, 7 July 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 September 2017
In Instagram the text

"through hashtags, which are specific keywords combined with an asterisk that"

should probably be

"through hashtags, which are specific keywords combined with a hash symbol that"

While there are many possible names for the symbol to quibble over, "asterisk" is definitely wrong. ThatPixGuy (talk) 07:05, 15 September 2017 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Gulumeemee (talk) 08:23, 15 September 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 November 2017
Anonim64 (talk) 11:48, 12 November 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 November 2017
Anonim64 (talk) 11:49, 12 November 2017 (UTC)

In all the social media websites, there must be login type added.
In all the social media websites, or the websites in which there is login, we must added proper description that how a user can login. like in some social media there is only login by phone number or in some email is only login or in some any of both are valid. There must be Login Type added in Infobox Software. Examples

Login Type - Only by Phone Number Login Type - Only by Email address(or Username) Login Type - Phone Number or Email address(or Username)(Any) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Niharpatel123456 (talk • contribs) 18:59, 4 January 2018 (UTC)

Sometimes referred to as "IG"
I suggest the fact that Instagram is (sometimes? often?) referred to as "IG" is included in this article. I was reading this BBC article: and it used "IG" many times and it took me quite a while to realise what it meant. This BBC article is may not be sufficient as a reference though.

I note that the article IG lists Instagram as a possible meaning. FrankSier (talk) 16:26, 11 May 2018 (UTC)

Merger proposal
Formal request has been received to merge the article Censorship of Instagram into Instagram; dated: July 2018. Proposer's Rationale: These two articles are orphaned and stubs, and would be difficult to find outside of looking at either of those pages. Possibly, the content can also be merged into Internet censorship in the People's Republic of China. Pinging proposer Discuss here. Richard3120 (talk) 00:10, 12 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Agree merging to Instagram and added into Internet censorship in the People's Republic of China. –Wefk423 (talk) 06:47, 12 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Support merger of content (into either article or both); it's not really anything unusual. Jc86035 (talk) 07:45, 12 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Support AmericanAir88 (talk) 14:51, 29 July 2018 (UTC)

✅ AmericanAir88 (talk) 14:51, 29 July 2018 (UTC)

Instagram
Hello all. Under Instagram, there's a section on virtual models, which confused me since it is just describing some of the users inside the platform, rather than stating its platform features. Before doing any actions, I would like some community's input. Should it be moved or removed from the article? Cheers. –Wefk423 (talk) 17:43, 1 September 2018 (UTC)
 * ✅. Removed as no opposition expressed. –Wefk423 (talk) 12:15, 23 September 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 September 2018
2601:205:200:2843:CD0:DAF:7833:42B5 (talk) 00:41, 28 September 2018 (UTC) instagram photo downloader
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Semi-protected edit request on 29 September 2018
In the standalone apps there is one that is not mentioned anyway called Direct for Instagram which they did a trial run with. It is the instagram direct section of the app, cut into another one, requiring you to switch apps to use direct. It also includes a standalone camera for uploading to your stories, and a stories tab, to view the list of stories. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.direct&hl=en, note that the screenshots there are slightly out of date. ProbablyMatty (talk) 10:48, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. –Ammarpad (talk) 19:45, 29 September 2018 (UTC)

New Section
I'm new to Wikipedia, but I was going through the article and I think it would be better if you added a section talking about how Instagram now changed from just a digital platform to a career place. so you could give examples about the popular people online who has millions of followers and their effects on the society nowadays. --Stsi77 (talk) 18:52, 15 November 2018 (UTC)

Please expand
This is a very well written article with lots of helpful information. However, I think the article could expand upon the benefits of using Instagram as well as the downsides to using the app. Also, how the app affects the individual user based on how much time is spent using the site. The article could explain how Instagram is linked to happiness and/or loneliness and depression. Again, it is a very good article it could just expand upon a few topics. Addisonronk (talk) 03:47, 25 February 2018 (UTC)Addisonronk

What effects
This article has a lot of helpful information about the application of Instagram for those who many not have knowledge about the social media. But, I think the article could use more information about the effects that the application may have on its users. To be specific, the effects caused by the amount of time spent on the media, what it does to a user's mental state, and what effects it has on its users over all. Kamryngood (talk) 03:59, 25 February 2018 (UTC)Kamryngood

My bibliography
Winkler, Elizabeth. "The Manufactured Life." New Republic, vol. 247, no. 3, Mar. 2016, pp. 16-17. EBSCOhost, 199.245.164.25:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=112575832&site=ehost-live&scope=site.

I chose this source because it had helpful information on how Instagram negatively affects the users and alters their perception of reality.

Staub, Ricky. "CHASING LIKES: Confessions of an Instagram Addict." America, vol. 217, no. 10, 30 Oct. 2017, pp. 34-39. EBSCOhost, 199.245.164.25:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=125912040&site=ehost-live&scope=site.

I picked this as a source because it explains how Instagram users become obsessed with the site and become addicted to gaining likes and followers.

Lee, Eunji, et al. "Pictures Speak Louder Than Words: Motivations for Using Instagram." Cyberpsychology, Behavior & Social Networking, vol. 18, no. 9, Sept. 2015, pp. 552-556. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1089/cyber.2015.0157.

I selected this article because it describes the results of a survey that was conducted to see what motivations people have for using Instagram.

Addisonronk (talk) 04:10, 25 February 2018 (UTC)Addisonronk

My bibliography
Brailovskaia, Julia and Jürgen Margraf. "What Does Media Use Reveal about Personality and Mental Health? An Exploratory Investigation among German Students." Plos ONE, vol. 13, no. 1, 25 Jan. 2018, pp. 1-16. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0191810

I picked this article based on its information about the effects a social media application can have on students.

"Instagram Linked to Young People's Mental Health Problems." Education Journal, no. 304, 23 May 2017, p. 12. EBSCOhost, 199.245.164.25:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=123230689&site=ehost-live&scope=site.

I selected this article because it listed the possible effects social media may have on a person.

Smith, Lauren Reichart and Jimmy Sanderson. "I'm Going to Instagram It! View Private Instagram An Analysis of Athlete Self-Presentation on Instagram." Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, vol. 59, no. 2, June 2015, pp. 342-358. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1080/08838151.2015.1029125.

I chose this article because of its information about how Instagram users feel the need to be presentable in their posts on the social media

Kamryngood (talk) 04:18, 25 February 2018 (UTC)Kamryngood

a year and 6 months later,
a year and 6 months later, what crap grammar. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.118.163.234 (talk) 08:22, 27 December 2018 (UTC)
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 * It is obvious! Change it to 18 months or a year and a half. FFS.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.118.163.234 (talk) 03:20, 31 December 2018 (UTC)
 * ✅ --DannyS712 (talk) 03:53, 31 December 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 January 2019
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Semi-protected edit request on 14 January 2019
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Semi-protected edit request on 5 February 2019
He is the first most followed person on Instagram not second as stated on wiki, please change 196.37.221.29 (talk) 19:40, 5 February 2019 (UTC)
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Bio
Why doesn't the term "Bio" appear in this article? I've wanted to read about this subject, but the article doesn't mention it at all! MySmallContribution (talk) 21:56, 30 April 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 June 2019
In October 2017, BigCommerce began offering in-app shopping through Facebook owned Instagram to U.S.-based merchants using their platform.[27] The offering was part of a gradual roll out of Instagram's in-app shopping feature that began in November 2016.[28] Fordselfwd (talk) 18:37, 4 June 2019 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. DannyS712 (talk) 18:41, 4 June 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 November 2019
first paragraph History section, "Foursquare", change link from "American Foursquare" to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foursquare_(company) 207.161.94.4 (talk) 17:18, 9 November 2019 (UTC)


 * ✅ –Deacon Vorbis (carbon &bull; videos) 19:11, 9 November 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 November 2019
Typo in header "2019-20: Dark mode". Should be "2019-10: Dark mode". 80.179.12.157 (talk) 18:56, 13 November 2019 (UTC)


 * ✅ –Deacon Vorbis (carbon &bull; videos) 19:15, 13 November 2019 (UTC)

Motives
As a non-Instagram user I am interested mostly why it became popular and what users see in it. The section Motives among young adults needs to be expanded by "old adults", "cohorts" etc. Zezen (talk) 08:48, 18 November 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 December 2019
Citation 189 is from a promotional source - thepreviewapp.com is a business and this citation offers no value to the article and contains promotional material. Remove. Rhysknight123 (talk) 03:13, 5 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Done, thank you – Thjarkur (talk) 11:06, 5 December 2019 (UTC)


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Fire OS: different from Android?
I've added a few references about the Fire OS app, as the Amazon Appstore includes Instagram, although the store doesn't have as many quality apps as Google Play. I'm aware that Fire OS is a fork of Android, and that the Appstore works on regular Android devices, too. Should the Fire OS release on the Amazon Appstore be treated differently from the regular Android release on Google Play? Both are better maintained than the Windows build, that's for sure. --LABcrabs (talk) 23:05, 20 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Fire OS is an Android source-compatible operating system. Use of the Android trademarks typically implicate Google approval and use of Play Store. ViperSnake151   Talk  00:18, 21 December 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 March 2020
78.184.136.124 (talk) 10:49, 9 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. feminist (talk) 12:29, 9 March 2020 (UTC)

Colloquial names
Hey all. In the lead section, the article starts with "Instagram (colloquially IG or Insta) is an...". There are, in fact, quite a number of colloquial names for Instagram: IG, Insta, The Gram, etc... Should we include all of them? Or is it considered not notable? –Wefk423 (talk) 16:22, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
 * Removed. feminist (talk) 12:31, 9 March 2020 (UTC)

Instagram profiles viewer - solution following problems: sign in to view public profiles; anonymously view users' Story
I want to add the following wiki codes as separate paragraphs:

The following just before the sentence "In November 2019, it was reported that Instagram had begun to pilot a new video feature known as "Reels".":

Already in October 2019, there were articles describing that Instagram introduced a limit on the number of posts visible to people not logged in in page scrolling mode (until now public profiles were available to everyone).

The following at the very end of the section "2018–present: IGTV, management changes and new features":

A publication which appeared in April 2020 indicating that Instagram additionally prevented from opening any post posted in the public profile. This restriction applies to a computer or tablet, but not to a mobile phone.

The following at the very end of the section "Third-party services":

For unlimited browsing of public Instagram profiles without having to create an account, as well as for anonymous browsing of someone else's Stories, has to use the Instagram profiles viewer. Stories are more authentic than typical photos posted as posts because users know that in 24 hours their stories will disappear if they don't add them as highlighted, however users can check who saw their History for 48 hours after it was published. For this reason, they are very valuable for market research.

''I will create page List of Instagram profiles viewer, and there I will gradually place Instagram profile browsers, current and past, but first I need to know that my idea (in the form of suggestions for article changes that I posted here) has been accepted. I think I will do it in the form of a table in which I will collect the most important information about these services.''

''It should also be noted that it is not possible to archive the content of individual posts on Instagram for evidence purposes in such online archives as the Internet Archive or archive.is. Some Instagram browsers are suitable for this purpose.''

Ultimately, if my texts's locations in this article I provide are considered defective, you can place the above texts elsewhere, but please put my footnotes together with archival versions (articles may disappear from the Internet in some time - this way the links and footnotes will be saved). --Entropfix (talk) 22:41, 31 May 2020 (UTC)


 * However, I quit adding the List of Instagram profiles viewer page. --Entropfix (talk) 22:01, 9 June 2020 (UTC)


 * If anyone would like to write about archiving individual posts on Instagram, here are helpful links that have archival versions available on the Internet Archive:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/instagram-archiving-sites-valerie-mcgilvrey

https://smiaware.com/blog/recover-deleted-posts/

https://howtorecover.me/deleted-instagram-photos-recovery

--Entropfix (talk) 22:13, 9 June 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 March 2020
please add that in June of 2018, Instagram hit 1 billion users. MalvaPenttinen (talk) 13:21, 31 March 2020 (UTC)
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I'm on it. There's a Tech Crunch article about it. Alphavano (talk) 13:37, 23 October 2020 (UTC)

Edit request
Hello, in the section 2018–present: IGTV, Reels, management changes and new features, there are several spelling mistakes: "whitout", "allegdedly"... I don't have the authorizations needed to edit the article, so could someone please edit out those mistakes? Thanks! --Timothée P. (talk) 16:56, 15 October 2020 (UTC) Pretty gnarly. I'll go in and fix those now. Definitely going to need some sources to support it. I'm going to see what I can find. Alphavano (talk) 13:59, 23 October 2020 (UTC) Found a source, but it seems that part of the article was from a user's own experiences and the article didn't back up all of it. Edited it to reflect the article from the Verge. Lemme know if it needs any edits! Alphavano (talk) 14:41, 23 October 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on October 23 2020
At the beginning of the 2018 section in the history, the following text should be added:

In comply with the GDPR regulations regarding data portability, Instagram has introduced the ability for users to download an archive of their user data in April 2018.
 * Yes check.svg Done Asartea   Trick  undefined  Treat  05:00, 24 October 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 December 2020
Please change the word "American" on the part because is confusing and isn't precise, in change you can put "San Franciscan" or "created on San Francisco", American is the demonym of America, and America is all the continent around Canada, USA, México, to Panamá, Brasil and Argentina and a large etc... EuriNaiz (talk) 02:17, 9 December 2020 (UTC)
 * Nope, "American" is the correct term. Even Wikipedia's own article says it refers to only people of the United States. Abobeck11 (talk) 03:47, 9 December 2020 (UTC)

Wording
"This restrictions seems to have been expanded to also include logged in users as pr. September 2020." – the grammar here is slightly off. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 37.47.227.203 (talk) 16:03, 13 December 2020 (UTC)

Instagram music sticker
In South Korea and Japan, the music sticker has appeared on Instagram in this 2021. Please mention countries that have music sticker on Instagram Story and the year the sticker launched! St3095  (?)  12:47, 28 January 2021 (UTC)

Censorship of Palestinian apartheid content during the Israeli bombing of Gaza
Hi, can we mention in the controversies section about the claims that social media companies were pressured by the Israeli goverment to censor any content highlighting the atrocities by Israel? And complicit by preventing pro-Palestine content?

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20210517-digital-rights-group-slams-israeli-attempt-to-censor-palestinians-on-social-media/ https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/may/26/pro-palestine-censorship-facebook-instagram


 * While the Guardian piece can function as a source, this is an extremely controversial topic and the section needs careful wording to fit WP:NPOV. Certainly not appropriate to call Instagram 'complicit'. Best would be something like "Civil rights groups claimed that Facebook was censoring pro-Palestine content on its platforms during the 2021 clashes between Israel and Palestine" ASpacemanFalls (talk) 16:23, 8 August 2021 (UTC)

More on Culture & Mental Health
There is a great deal of information on the features of Instagram and critiques of Instagram's updates, but there are brief descriptions in the culture section of the article, which only mentioned Ellie Goulding's new song, and instead, the article could expand more on Instagram's overall culture and its role in the media and even in spreading awareness about important movements that have become more prominent in the last year. During the mental health section, the article discussed a study conducted in 2017, and it is evident that more recent information had to be said about the matter. --GoBears243 (talk) 03:00, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 October 2021
instagram died today it's wik needs to be updated Uncle Bizz (talk) 20:46, 4 October 2021 (UTC)
 * The article already mentions 2021_Facebook_outage RudolfRed (talk) 22:40, 4 October 2021 (UTC)

Instagram starts to censor scientific articles
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10088147/Instagram-censors-evolutionary-biologist-post-transgender-study-Olympic-sports.html - this should absolutely be mentioned, as Instagram now is part of the anti-science movement that censors scientific articles for ideological reasons. --Conspiration 16:11, 14 October 2021 (UTC)


 * The Daily Mail is a deprecated source per WP:DAILYMAIL.  — twotwofourtysix (My talk page and contributions) 09:53, 2 November 2021 (UTC)

Instagram
Instagram 2409:4043:2209:B909:0:0:BD1:28A0 (talk) 08:55, 2 November 2021 (UTC)

Please change back all instances of "Meta, Inc" to "Facebook inc", except in present tense contexts. This is the standard convention all across the encyclopaedia: companies are nearly always referred to by the name they were called at the time the events being written about took place. Doing otherwise would be anachronistic; the past can't be rewritten! 2600:1702:4960:1DE0:14D5:5FC9:8C5F:AB3A (talk) 08:29, 5 November 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅. Confirming that any sourced information predating the rebranding on 28 October 2021 should refer to the parent company as 'Facebook, Inc.' Otherwise, use 'Meta Platforms, Inc.' Heartmusic678 (talk) 15:21, 8 November 2021 (UTC)

Loneliness
"Instagram users were less lonely than non-users"? There're various studies shows that Instagram and social media use makes you more lonely. Anxiety and depression are correlated with loneliness, so loneliness will also increase. SharonAnama (talk) 06:39, 10 November 2021 (UTC) Instagram creates an open space for users get the illusion of real connection. However, the act of forging a connection online may be the issue itself. The substitution of adequate connections can cause a sense of loneliness.

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Business model
A analysis of the business model and profits is missing from the article. Could someone provide that? Theking2 (talk) 06:43, 9 February 2022 (UTC)

Recent edit
Hi all,

I just revamped the "scientific section" (previously "impact on people." I tried to improve it as best I could, but it is not perfect. I don't know the correct policy for removing citations but I feel that there are too many. I also changed the heading's level so that they wouldn't affect the TOC as majorly as before.

I also edited the business impact section. I feel that it needs to be largened or removed altogether. I used a questionable source as it was the best one that I could find, and was better than the uncited material previously.

Thanks,

JuxtaposedJacob (talk) 07:20, 8 November 2022 (UTC)

Meta bans users who post images of relevant art
Meta bans users who post images of relevant art, and it's been very strict lately. Meta does not take into account how carefully the images are selected, curated and described. Hashtags are not handled transparently, but according to an algorithm that is opaque to outsiders.

Here are just a few examples of masterpieces “undesirable” on Instagram:

- The Renaissance painting «Death of Lucretia by Lucas Cranach the Elder

- A statue of Stig Blomberg standing in a public park in Stockholm

- A (nude) water nymph belonging to the Louvre Paris. clearly an allegory (and correspondingly hashtagged) entitled "The Source". Presumably, Meta expects water nymphs to wear a costume. This clearly affects artistic freedom, because certain things can no longer be presented in a meaningful way.

- The famous German expressionist August Macke etc,, etc., etc...

Cat videos seem to be expressly allowed...

...up and down.

The representatives of Meta (a big company) would certainly be strong enough to say: okay, that's 500 or 2000 years old, recognized art, we'll let that through. But instead they cower in fear and have implemented a piece of low-tech software that triggers whenever a bit of bare skin or a nipple is detected. These responsible person can easily be automated away, because they bring neither technical nor intellectual added value.They also gamble away their last assets, which are common sense and courage. They just don't have balls! Re probst (talk) 00:34, 4 June 2023 (UTC)