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From #asif to #grunge, ‘90s nostalgia is one of the biggest trends in culture, retail, and especially on Instagram. And with Instagram Shopping, not only can you discover inspirational trends but shop them too. This holiday season, we teamed up with icon Céline Dion to bring the ultimate gift guide to life. Inspired by her…

We are announcing a few updates in our continued effort to build a safer experience for the youngest members of our community. Asking for Your Date of Birth Starting today, we will be asking for your date of birth when creating an account on Instagram. According to our Terms of Use, you must be at…

The holidays are a time to shop with your ❤️! We’ve curated collections of products inspired by some of this year’s top trends on Instagram. Whether you’re a #NewParent or need a holiday #PartyLewk, we’ve got a collection for you. Every product is shoppable on Instagram, and you can purchase using checkout without leaving the…

Nothing is more important to me than the safety of the people who use Instagram, particularly the most vulnerable. Suicide and self-harm are difficult and complex topics that people understandably care deeply about. These issues are complicated – there are many opinions about how best to approach them — but they matter a lot, and…

It’s essential that we protect the data people share with us. We also want to give people more control over the data they share with other apps and services. So today, we’re introducing new in-app features to help you better control the data you share with third-parties through Instagram. Third-party apps and websites often provide…

Today, Facebook is launching Threads from Instagram, a new camera-first messaging app that helps you stay connected to your close friends. Over the last few years, we’ve introduced several new ways to share visually on Instagram and connect with people you care about – from sharing everyday moments on Stories to visual messages on Direct….

Starting today, you can protect your account from unwanted interactions with a new feature called Restrict. Bullying is a complex issue, and we know that young people face a disproportionate amount of online bullying but are reluctant to report or block peers who bully them. Restrict is designed to empower you to quietly protect your…

Today, we are announcing a change to our account disable policy. Together with Facebook, we develop policies to ensure Instagram is a supportive place for everyone. These changes will help us quickly detect and remove accounts that repeatedly violate our policies. Under our existing policy, we disable accounts that have a certain percentage of violating…

Our mission is to connect you with the people and things you love, which only works if people feel comfortable expressing themselves on Instagram. We know bullying is a challenge many face, particularly young people. We are committed to leading the industry in the fight against online bullying, and we are rethinking the whole experience…

This year, we’re celebrating the vibrant LGBTQ+ community that calls Instagram home with #UntoldPride — honoring history, empowering queer expression, and fostering safety across the platform. We’re rolling out colorful tools to help our community celebrate, updating our gender options in Profile and releasing an LGBTQ+ teen guide in partnership with The Trevor Project. #UntoldPride…