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Instagram hits 1 billion monthly users

Deepanker Verma June 21, 2018 Mobile Apps

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Instagram is growing faster than you think. It has just crossed the 1 billion monthly active users and confirmed to have 500 million daily users. It had 800 million users in September of last year.

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It you see the growth by numbers, it is growing closer to 5 percent per quarter. On other hand, Snapchat grew 2.13 percent in Q1 2018 and Facebook’s growth was 3.14 percent to reach 2.196 billion.

Stories feature helped Instagram in getting most of the new users last year. After that, it has added lots of creation tools to make Stories feature interesting. Teens have also started using video feature on Instagram to show their creativity. You can see dub videos all around the Instagram.

The company has also launched IGTV that could make it a premium platform for advertisers. Video consumption is high on Instagram and new platform will attract more premium publishers.

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About the Author: Deepanker Verma

Deepanker Verma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechloMedia. He holds Engineering degree in Computer Science and has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. Deepanker bridges the gap between complex engineering and consumer electronics. He is also a a known Security Researcher acknowledged by global giants including Apple, Microsoft, and eBay. He uses his technical background to rigorously test gadgets, focusing on performance, security, and long-term value.