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Instagram

Instagram remains a default social platform because of network effects, creator tools, and the size of its existing audience.

Social Meta United States Official site

Who owns it?

Instagram is owned by Meta.

The Facebook Company Is Now Meta
Meta

The announcement refers to apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp as part of Meta.

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The Facebook Company Is Now Meta
Meta

The announcement refers to apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp as part of Meta.

Open source
Pixelfed Is an Instagram Alternative That Feels Like a Return to the Old Internet
Lifehacker

A source used to summarize how people describe Instagram alternatives like Pixelfed.

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