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AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedHugely popularTop 10- Total installs
- 7.8 billion
- Best rank
- #1
- Top Free, Japan
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.98
- 164,195,820 ratings
- Last updated
- October 21, 2026
Instagram is one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 7.8 billion installs. Users are divided: 4.0 stars from 164,195,820 ratings. Its best ranking is #1 in Top Free, Social in Japan.
Summary
Instagram, ranked #1 SOCIAL in Japan, Czechia, and Finland, is a global leader in visual storytelling. With 5,000,000,000+ total downloads and 70M in the last 30 days, it combines Stories, Reels, and a personalized Explore feed to keep users engaged.
Pros & Cons
- Global leader in visual storytelling and short-form video
- Strong mix of ephemeral and permanent sharing (Stories, Reels, Feed)
- Personalized discovery via Explore with creator and brand content
- Rich creative toolbox with templates, music, stickers, and filters
- Copy emphasizes basic social sharing over template-based creation or content downloader features
- Broad permission requests may raise privacy considerations
- Some features may be region-restricted (Some features may not be available in your country or region)
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 70 million
- Per day
- 2.3 million
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 5+ billion
- Launched
- April 2012
Installs over time
Instagram has been installed 7.8 billion times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 2.3 million installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #1
- Chart
- Top Free
- Social
- Country
- Japan
Google Play Rankings for Instagram
Top rankings
Ranking history in Japan
Competitors
Similar apps and more from InstagramAlternatives to Instagram
More from Instagram
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 452.1.0.53.64
- Launched
- April 2012
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on Instagram for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 53
- App size
- 157.7 MB
- Needs Android
- 9.0+
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by Instagram
About the app and developer
About Instagram
Instagram is a social app developed by Instagram.
How many times has Instagram been installed?
Instagram has been installed 7.8 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 70 million times. It is ranked #4 in social.
What is the rating of Instagram?
Instagram is rated 3.98 out of 5 stars, based on 160 million ratings.
Is Instagram free?
Instagram is free. The app size is 157.71 MB. The latest version available is 452.1.0.53.64. The last update was on October 21, 2026.
What are the requirements for Instagram?
Instagram requires Android 9.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since April 2012.
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Store listing
By Instagram, from Google Play“Create & share photos, stories, & reels with friends you love”
Description by Instagram Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
—From Meta
Connect with friends, find other fans, and see what people around you are up to and into. Explore your interests and post what's going on, from your daily moments to life's highlights.
Share what you’re up to and into on Insta®.
- Keep up with friends on the fly with Stories and Notes that disappear after 24 hours.
- Start group chats and share unfiltered moments with your Close Friends.
- Share memories from recent events or trips in Feed.
- Turn your life into a movie and discover short, entertaining videos on Instagram with Reels.
- Customize your posts with exclusive templates, music, stickers and filters.
Dive into your interests.
- Watch videos from your favorite Creators and discover new content that’s personalized to your interests.
- Get inspired by photos and videos from new accounts in Explore.
- Discover brands and small businesses, and shop products that are relevant to your personal style.
Some Instagram features may not be available in your country or region.
Terms and Policies - https://help.instagram.com/581066165581870
Consumer Health Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policies/health
Learn how we're working to help keep our communities safe across Meta technologies at the Instagram Safety Center: https://about.instagram.com/safety