This October marked Instagram’s 10th birthday. And from #nofilter photos to #foodporn and #travelgoals, these are just the tip of the iceberg. Over the past decade, people have shared more than just posts and Stories on Instagram—they’ve shared countless milestones—memories that remain etched in people’s feeds.
Through their personal Instagram accounts, people have celebrated defining personal moments and achievements, and supported causes and movements they are passionate about. Since the advent of Stories, people gave glimpses of their daily lives to stay connected in a fun and creative way.
As it celebrates its first decade, Instagram also released some cool new updates set to help inspire everyone’s inner creator while providing ways to connect with friends, family and the bigger community.
Stories Map: A private map and calendar of the stories you’ve shared in the last three years, so you can look back and remember all your favorite moments. You’ll be able to share, download, and save these stories to your highlights.
Well-Being Updates: As people spend more time online, it’s more important than ever for people to have safe, positive interactions on Instagram. These new features include: