The Instagram active status is helpful and shows when you or someone else is online or was last active on Instagram. It appears as a green dot next to the user’s profile picture when someone is active ...

When Gabby, 25, wants to share her favorite Instagrammable spots or traveling tips and tricks, she doesn’t just highlight them in her Stories: she creates an Instagram Guide. She’s been using Guides ...

Want to use one of the world’s favorite photo-based social media apps to its fullest advantage? You should. Instagram can be crucial for any business’s marketing plan. And if you want to up your ...

This is a simple way to use Instagram on your phone the right way Learn how to use Instagram step by step, from creating a new Instagram account to posting photos, reels, and stories. This guide shows ...

Inasmuch as social media platforms like Instagram have benefited users in terms of ease of communication and forging strong connections spanning various countries and timezones all over the globe, ...

A selection of popular user-made Instagram guides. Credit: mashable composite: @soyouwanttotalkabout / Instagram, @officialmillennialblack / instagram, @thefakepan / instagram, and @shop.thoughtful / ...

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Facebook announced Wednesday that Instagram users will soon be able to hide like counts on their posts, a move meant to address ongoing concerns about mental health and users seeking validation ...

Since former Facebook employee Frances Haugen testified before Congress about the how the social media company's platforms, which include Instagram, can “harm children,” many parents have worried ...

Instagram, like most social media apps, is a double-edged sword. While scrolling through your feed can bring endless entertainment, the algorithms don't always work in your favor, showing you posts ...