Instagram Trivia Questions

Since 2016, Instagram uses an algorithmic feed based on user engagement, not chronological order—though you can switch to 'Following' for recent posts.

In 2012, Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion—a deal that stunned many, as Instagram had only 13 employees at the time.

Instagram launched Stories in 2016, directly inspired by Snapchat’s disappearing content, a move widely acknowledged as a competitive copy.

The app started as Burbn, a check-in and photo-sharing app, before co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger stripped it down to focus solely on photos.

Actually, Instagram allows desktop posting via the website (since 2021) and third-party tools like Creator Studio, contradicting the myth.

Instagram offers native post scheduling for business and creator accounts, allowing scheduling directly in the app.

Facebook launched the Like button in February 2009, while Instagram (with its heart icon) debuted in October 2010. Therefore, Instagram did not introduce the like button first.

The camera body was modeled after a vintage Bell & Howell camera owned by designer Cole Rise's father. The rainbow stripes were a nod to Polaroid OneStep, but the logo itself is not based on a Polaroid camera.